32nd Hawaii State Legislature
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Overview | |||||
Legislative body | Hawaii State Legislature | ||||
Jurisdiction | Hawaii | ||||
Term | November 8, 2022 – November 5, 2024 | ||||
Election | 2022 Hawaii House of Representatives election 2022 Hawaii Senate election | ||||
Senate | |||||
Members | 25 | ||||
President | Ron Kouchi (D) | ||||
Vice President | Michelle Kidani (D) | ||||
Majority Leader | Dru Kanuha (D) | ||||
Minority Leader | Kurt Fevella (R) | ||||
Party control | Democratic | ||||
House of Representatives | |||||
Members | 51 | ||||
Speaker | Scott Saiki (D) | ||||
Vice Speaker | Greggor Ilagan (D) | ||||
Minority Leader | Lauren Matsumoto (R) | ||||
Party control | Democratic | ||||
Sessions | |||||
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The Thirty-Second Hawaii State Legislature is the current meeting of the State Legislature of the U.S. state of Hawaii, composed of the Hawaii House of Representatives and the Hawaii Senate. It was constituted in Hawaii from November 8, 2022 and is scheduled to adjourn on November 5, 2024, during the first two years of Josh Green's first term as governor.[1] In the 2022 elections, the Democrats retained their majority in both chambers despite the Republicans gaining seats.[2] The House welcomed 18 new representatives, and the Senate welcomed 4 new senators.[3]
Sessions
2023 legislative session
The regular session ran from January 18 until May 4, 2023.[4] It passed 280 bills to the governor for signature.[3]
2024 legislative session
The regular session ran from January 17 until May 3, 2024.[5] It passed 260 bills to the governor for signature, 253 of which were signed and enacted.[6]
Composition
State Senate
↓ | ||
23 | 2 | |
Democratic | Rep |
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
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Democratic | Republican | Vacant | ||
End of previous legislature (2022) | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
Begin (2023) | 23 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
Latest voting share | 92% | 8% |
List of members
District | Name | Party | County(ies) | Areas Represented | First Elected |
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1 | Lorraine Inouye | Dem | Hawaiʻi | Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe‘ekeo | 2014[a] |
2 | Joy San Buenaventura | Dem | Puna | 2020[b] | |
3 | Dru Kanuha | Dem | Kona, Kaʻū, Volcano | 2018 | |
4 | Tim Richards III | Dem | Hilo, Hāmākua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikōloa, Kona | 2022 | |
5 | Troy Hashimoto[Note 1] | Dem | Maui | Wailuku, Waiheʻe, Kahului, Mauka, Wai'ehu | 2023[c][d] |
6 | Angus McKelvey | Dem | West and South Maui, Maalaea, Waikapu | 2022[e] | |
7 | Lynn DeCoite | Dem | Maui, Kalawao | Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe, Molokini | 2021[c][f] |
8 | Ron Kouchi | Dem | Kauaʻi | Kauaʻi, Niʻihau | 2010[c] |
9 | Stanley Chang | Dem | Honolulu | Hawaiʻi Kai, ʻĀina Haina, Waiʻalae-Kāhala, Diamond Head, Kaimuki, Kapahulu | 2016 |
10 | Les Ihara Jr. | Dem | Kaimukī, Kapahulu, Pālolo, Maunalani Heights, St. Louis Heights, Mōʻiliʻili, Ala Wai mauka, Kapahulu, Moiliili, McCully | 1994[g] | |
11 | Carol Fukunaga | Dem | Mānoa, Makiki, Punchbowl, Papakōlea, Tantalus | 2022[h] | |
12 | Sharon Moriwaki | Dem | Kakaʻako, Ala Moana, Waikīkī, McCully | 2018 | |
13 | Karl Rhoads | Dem | Liliha, Pālama, Iwilei, Nuʻuanu, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Downtown, Chinatown, Dowsett Heights, Pu'unui | 2016[i] | |
14 | Donna Mercado Kim[Note 2] | Dem | Moanalua, ʻAiea, Fort Shafter, Kalihi Valley, Red Hill, Kapalama | 2000[j] | |
15 | Glenn Wakai | Dem | Kalihi, Māpunapuna, Airport, Salt Lake, Āliamanu, Foster Village, Hickam, Pearl Harbor, Aiea, Pearl City | 2010[k] | |
16 | Brandon Elefante | Dem | Pearl City, Momilani, Pearlridge, ʻAiea, Royal Summit, ʻAiea Heights, Newtown, Waimalu, Hālawa, Pearl Harbor, Waiau, Pacific Palisades | 2022 | |
17 | Donovan Dela Cruz | Dem | Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Waipi'o Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village | 2010 | |
18 | Michelle Kidani | Dem | Mililani Town, Waipiʻo Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, Village Park, Royal Kunia | 2008 | |
19 | Henry Aquino | Dem | Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono'ui'uli, Ho'opii | 2022[l] | |
20 | Kurt Fevella | Rep | ʻEwa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ʻEwa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, ʻEwa Village | 2018 | |
21 | Mike Gabbard | Dem | Kalaeloa, Fernandez Village, ʻEwa, Kapolei, Makakilo, | 2006 | |
22 | Vacant (*November 8, 2022–May 31, 2024: Maile Shimabukuro[Note 3]) | Honokai Hale, Ko 'Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Makua | |||
23 | Brenton Awa | Rep | Kane'ohe, Kahaluu thru Laie, Kahuku to Mokuleia, Schofield Barracks, Kunia Camp | 2022 | |
24 | Jarrett Keohokalole | Dem | Kāneʻohe, Kailua | 2018[m] | |
25 | Chris Lee | Dem | Kailua, Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi Kai | 2020[n] |
- ^ Democrat Gilbert Keith-Agaran resigned on October 31, 2023. State representative Troy Hashimoto was appointed on November 9, 2023 to fill the seat until a special election is held in November 2024.[7]
- ^ Became President of the Senate on December 28, 2012, after Shan Tsutsui was appointed by Governor Neil Abercrombie to be Lieutenant Governor.[8] Ousted as Senate President in unusual mid-year leadership reorganization on May 5, 2015.[9] First Filipina, but second Filipino American, Hawaiʻi Senate President[10][11]
- ^ Democrat Maile Shimabukuro resigned on May 31, 2024.[12]
- ^ Previously served in Senate from 1998 to 2008
- ^ Previously served in House from 2014 to 2020
- ^ a b c Senator was originally appointed
- ^ Previously served in House from 2018 to 2023
- ^ Previously served in House from 2006 to 2022
- ^ Previously served in House from 2015 to 2021
- ^ Previously served in House from 1986 to 1994
- ^ Previously served in House from 1979 to 1982, House from 1987 to 1992, and Senate from 1992 to 2012
- ^ Previously served in House from 2006 to 2016
- ^ Previously served in House from 1982 to 1985
- ^ Previously served in House from 2002 to 2010
- ^ Previously served in House from 2008 to 2022
- ^ Previously served in House from 2014 to 2018
- ^ Previously served in House from 2008 to 2020
State Senate Committees
Acronym | Committee Name | Chair |
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AEN | Agriculture and Environment | Mike Gabbard |
CPN | Commerce and Consumer Protection | Jarrett Keohokalole |
EDU | Education | Michelle Kidani |
EET | Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism | Lynn DeCoite |
GVO | Government Operations | Angus McKelvey |
HWN | Hawaiian Affairs | Maile Shimabukuro |
HHS | Health and Human Services | Joy San Buenaventura |
HRE | Higher Education | Donna Mercado Kim |
HOU | Housing | Stanley Chang |
JDC | Judiciary | Karl Rhoads |
LBT | Labor and Technology | Sharon Moriwaki (2023) Henry Aquino (2024) |
PSM | Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs | Glenn Wakai |
TCA | Transportation and Culture and the Arts | Chris Lee |
WTL | Water and Land | Lorraine Inouye |
WAM | Ways and Means | Donovan Dela Cruz |
Source:[13][14]
State House of Representatives
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45 | 6 | |
Democratic | Republican |
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
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Democratic | Republican | Vacant | ||
End of previous legislature (2022) | 47 | 4 | 0 | 51 |
Begin (2023) | 45 | 6 | 0 | 51 |
July 11, 2024[15] | 44 | 6 | 1 | 50 |
Latest voting share | 88% | 12% |
List of members
- ^ a b c d e f Representative was originally appointed
- ^ Previously served in House from 1994 to 1998
- ^ Appointed to seat on December 15, 2023 by Governor Josh Green after Troy Hashimoto was appointed to the Hawaii Senate.[17]
- ^ Appointed to seat on February 15, 2023 by Governor Josh Green after James Tokioka was appointed to join the governor's cabinet.[18]
- ^ Previously served in House from 1990 to 1998
- ^ Previously served in House from 1978 to 1982, and Senate from 1982 to 1994
- ^ Appointed to seat on January 16, 2024 by Governor Josh Green after her husband John Mizuno resigned to become the Governor's coordinator on homelessness.[19]
- ^ Appointed to seat on February 15, 2023 by Governor Josh Green after Ryan Yamane was appointed to join the governor's cabinet.[18]
- ^ Democrat Mark Nakashima died on July 11, 2024.[16]
State House Committees
Acronym | Committee Name | Chair |
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AGR | Agriculture & Food Systems | Cedric Gates |
CAI | Culture, Arts, & International Affairs | Adrian Tam |
CMV | Corrections, Military, & Veterans | Mark Hashem |
CPC | Consumer Protection & Commerce | Mark Nakashima |
ECD | Economic Development | Daniel Holt |
EDN | Education | Justin Woodson |
EEP | Energy & Environmental Protection | Nicole Lowen |
FIN | Finance | Kyle Yamashita |
HET | Higher Education & Technology | Amy Perruso |
HLT | Health & Homelessness | Della Au Belatti |
HSG | Housing | Troy Hashimoto (2023) Luke Evslin (2024) |
HUS | Human Services | John Mizuno (2023) Lisa Marten (2024) |
JHA | Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs | David Tarnas |
LGO | Labor & Government Operations | Scot Matayoshi |
LMG | Legislative Management | Nadine Nakamura |
TOU | Tourism | Sean Quinlan |
TRN | Transportation | Chris Todd |
WAL | Water & Land | Linda Ichiyama |
Source:[20][21][22][23]
See also
References
- ^ "State Constitution". lrb.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ Ako, Diane (2022-11-10). "Hawaii Republicans add more seats to state legislature". KITV Island News. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ a b "NFIB End-of-Session Report on the 2023 Hawaii State Legislature". NFIB. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature ends today; bills, resolutions that made it through | Big Island Now". | 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature ends today; bills, resolutions that made it through. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "1st day of Hawaiʻi's legislative session begins today: What you need to know". KHON2. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "253 bills signed into law by Hawai'i Gov. Josh Green | Big Island Now". | 253 bills signed into law by Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
- ^ "Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate". Honolulu Civil Beat. November 9, 2023. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "State Senate chooses Donna Kim as new president". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 28 December 2012. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ Dayton, Kevin (5 May 2015). "Kauai's Kouchi replaces Kim as Senate president". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ Medina, Andrei (16 January 2013). "Donna Kim makes history as first Filipina-American Hawaiʻi Senate President". GMA News. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
Hawaiʻi Senate Vice President Donna Mercado Kim will make history on Thursday as she is installed as the first Filipina-American State Senate President.
- ^ "Senator Donna Mercado Kim's Biography". Project Vote Smart. One Common Ground. 2012. Archived from the original on November 17, 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Hawaii State Senator resigning from legislature effective May 31". Island News. May 6, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Hawaii Senate Announces Leadership & Committee Assignments". Hawaii News and Island Information. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Committees". data.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Hawaiʻi Island Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61". Hawaii Public Radio. July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Hawaiʻi Island Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61". Hawaii Public Radio. July 11, 2024.
- ^ "OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – NEWS RELEASE – GOV. GREEN APPOINTS MIYAKE TO STATE HOUSE". 15 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Green makes appointments for open House seats". 15 February 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "May Mizuno succeeds her husband as new House Representative for District 29". 16 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Committees". data.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Committees of the Hawai'i House of Representatives". HawaiiHouseDemocrats. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Saiki Updates House Committee Assignments > Hawaii Free Press". www.hawaiifreepress.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "House members from Maui selected for committee leadership roles | Maui Now". | House members from Maui selected for committee leadership roles. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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