Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 65 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
85%
Yea or Nay on 960 of 1,130 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
32 of 295
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
1,130
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Chris Lee votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Chris Lee sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Chris Lee is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 65 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB1112 · Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-13 · Failed 2–2
HB2592 · Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.
In plain English Clarifies the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority's powers, adds deadlines with reversion dates, extends the transition period, and allows lease extensions.
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 2–1
HB2049 · Relating To Housing.
In plain English Changes Hawaii's property conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for residential properties, adjusts multifamily property taxes by per-unit value, and directs revenues to housing and infrastructure funds.
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 3–2
SB1092 · Relating To Transportation Demand Management.
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-13 · Passed 3–2
SB52 · Relating To Carbon Offsets.
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-05 · Passed 3–2
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Samantha DeCorteRepublican · District 22 · 52 shared contested votes
4%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (170 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Chris Lee was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced295
Out of committee143
Passed one chamber97
Passed both chambers32
Became law32
Never left committee152
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 43Reports 27DLNR 20Appropriations ($) 20Report 20DOT 16
Relating To A Clean Fuel Standard.
In plain English Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by January 1, 2028 for a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1)
Became lawAct 258, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Conservation.
In plain English Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the state.
Official synopsis: Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
Became lawAct 226, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Medical Debt.
In plain English Requires the state to create a program that acquires and forgives medical debt for residents, subject to available funding.
Official synopsis: Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop, implement, and administer a Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness Program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for residents of the State, subject to the availability of program funds. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates…
Became lawAct 220, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Development.
In plain English Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District, modifies the Hawaii Community Development Authority's composition and powers, and appropriates funds for positions and district development.
Official synopsis: PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities…
Became lawAct 184, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). · 2026-07-07
Relating To Language Access.
In plain English Establishes a Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii with new positions and funding.
Official synopsis: Establishes a Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Became lawAct 179, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Community Development.
In plain English Requires each county to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes roads to vehicles and allows pedestrian, cyclist, and community activities.
Official synopsis: Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Authorizes each county to consult with the Department of…
Became lawAct 176, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Culture And Arts.
In plain English Establishes an Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and creates a Community and Cultural Partnership Program.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes only. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for an Executive Director position and Specialist position within the Office of Community Culture, Arts,…
Became lawAct 174, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276). · 2026-06-26
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
In plain English Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu, including one full-time position and supplies and equipment.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu; to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs. (CD1)
Became lawAct 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Natural Resources.
In plain English Establishes criminal penalties for destroying a tree on state or county property.
Official synopsis: Establishes the offense of criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property, punishable as a misdemeanor. (CD1)
Became lawAct 128, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229). · 2026-06-24
Relating To Essential Permitting Positions.
In plain English Allows county mayors to run pilot programs improving permit processing through staffing changes, pay increases, and performance incentives, with quarterly reporting required until June 30, 2030.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the mayor of each county to implement a pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing within that county through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition. Authorizes increased pay for certain permitting positions and requires county personnel departments to…
Became lawAct 119, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). · 2026-06-09
Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26. · 2026-05-19
Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Arts And Culture Engagement And Related Initiatives.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26. · 2026-05-19
Relating To Culture And Arts.
In plain English Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and serve as inspirations to others. (HD1)
Became lawAct 010, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). · 2026-05-14
Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In The State.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Make Certain Judgments, Considerations, And Decisions When Making Any Determination Relating To A Generational Energy Commitment For The State.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB2756 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conservation Enforcement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3234 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Traffic Safety. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3007 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Culture And Arts. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3029 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Community Development. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2673 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Counties. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB306 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Water Code Penalties. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2592 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB411 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2057 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Law Enforcement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3253 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conservation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2474 · 2026-05-01
Relating To International Relations. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1870 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Protected Community Locations. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3025 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Medical Debt. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2001 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Banyan Drive Community Development District. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1391 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Trade. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2613 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Land Transfer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2599 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Development. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2999 · 2026-05-01
Relating To A Clean Fuel Standard. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2247 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Political Fundraising By Executive Branch Employees. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2443 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Disaster Services. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1839 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Immigration. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2401 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2498 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Care Homes. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2218 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1710 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Historic Preservation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB649 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Small Boat Harbors. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2367 · 2026-04-30
Relating To State Boating Facilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1815 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1802 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2361 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1688 · 2026-04-29
Relating To A General Excise Tax Exemption For Aircraft Maintenance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2395 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2061 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Residential Condominiums. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1823 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2138 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1728 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Rainwater Catchment Systems. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2247 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Political Fundraising By Executive Branch Employees. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2818 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Boating. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3067 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Records. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2667 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1881 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Land Use. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2078 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Habitual Violent Crime. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2289 · 2026-04-27
Relating To The Expenditure Ceiling On The Automated Victim Information And Notification System Special Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3140 · 2026-04-24
Relating To The State Fire Council. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2532 · 2026-04-24
Relating To The Campaign Spending Commission's Electronic Filing System. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR200 · 2026-04-20
Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations. (Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR186 · 2026-04-20
Urging The United States Department Of Defense And Defense Health Agency To Extend The Renewal Period For Secretarial Designee Health Care Authorizations Related To The Red Hill Water Contamination Crisis And To Improve Health Care Access For Affected Individuals. (Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR85 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR101 · 2026-04-17
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR19 · 2026-04-17
Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR166 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR106 · 2026-04-17
Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR179 · 2026-04-17
Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Convening A Working Group To Make Recommendations. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR31 · 2026-04-17
Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR162 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Establishment Of An Arts Data And Mapping Task Force To Conduct A Statewide Survey Of Entities Engaged In Arts And Arts Education And Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Database And Geographic Information System Map Of Arts Entities And Programs. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR14 · 2026-04-17
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR36 · 2026-04-17
Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR61 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Its Partners To Increase Investment In Policies, Incentives, Workforce, And Nursery Capacity To Reforest Hawaii's Public And Private Lands. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR178 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
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