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Joy San Buenaventura
HI Senate District 2
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 446Healthcare 182Environment & Energy 181Housing 130Education 124Social Services & Welfare 122Civil Rights & Liberties 115Criminal Justice & Policing 115Agriculture 104Economy & Taxes 99Transportation & Infrastructure 97Labor & Employment 82Technology & Privacy 51Other 43Banking & Finance 39Elections & Voting 22Immigration 13Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Gun Policy 6Defense & Military 5Veterans Affairs 5Foreign Policy & Trade 3
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI Senate District 2 current
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 3, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI Senate District 2
Hawaii |
Democratic | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 2, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| HI House District 4
Hawaii |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2020 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,017 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM 531 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLOTTE TOWNSEND… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 88 — REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 568 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, EMILY WILKINSON, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 553 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE CHIPCHASE… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2417 — RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 780 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRYSS KOJIMA, for a term to expire… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1642 — RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2023 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 562 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD COLLINS, for a… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1839 — RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1870 — RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1509 — RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 673 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRONSON KOBAYASHI, for a term to… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2062 — RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1518 — RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2455 — RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 540 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 734 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 722 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT SHRODER, for a… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 708 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 660 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SARAH KAMAKAWIWOʻOLE, for a… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 532 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAX MATIAS, JR… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 543 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLA SIROSKEY… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| GM 781 — Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN LUNG, for a… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1990 — RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (523 as lead sponsor)
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SR 57
HI · —
REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH…
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SCR 147
HI · —
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S…
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SCR 62
HI · —
REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN…
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SB 2408
HI · —
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
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SB 2069
HI · —
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
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SB 3294
HI · —
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
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SB 2614
HI · —
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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SCR 90
HI · —
REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING…
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SB 2046
HI · —
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
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SB 847
HI · —
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
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