Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
94%
on 34 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 898 of 933 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
21 of 119
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
933
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Donna Kim 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 Donna Kim 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. Donna Kim is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 34 party-line votes.
SB3167 · Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-10 · Failed 2–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB893 · Relating To The Economy.
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments And Be Recommitted · 2025-02-06 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB3167 · Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-10 · 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 Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 2–1
HB1873 · Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-17 · Passed 2–1
SB3024 · Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-18 · Passed 2–1
SB659 · Relating To The Department Of Education.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-10 · Passed 3–2
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 (35 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Donna Kim 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.
Introduced119
Out of committee76
Passed one chamber56
Passed both chambers23
Became law21
Never left committee43
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
DOE 32Report 16Appropriation ($) 14UH 12Reports 10Rules 6
Relating To Education.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1)
VetoedVetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Education.
In plain English Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year pilot program for student-authored book publication at up to ten elementary schools in Kalihi and Nanakuli-Waianae.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be…
Became lawAct 244, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346). · 2026-07-14
Relating To State Income Tax.
In plain English Allows taxpayers to elect withholding on certain retirement distributions starting in 2027.
Official synopsis: Provides that taxable income subject to reporting as distribution on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-R may be subject to withholding at the taxpayer's election. Requires the Department of Taxation to adopt rules and prescribe forms. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1)
Became lawAct 118, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218). · 2026-06-09
Relating To Natural Hair Braiding.
In plain English Beginning January 1, 2028, requires natural hair braiders to register instead of obtain a license with the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Official synopsis: Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding…
Became lawAct 074, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). · 2026-06-04
Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging This Body To Establish A Public Charter School Working Group To Examine The Support Systems Available To State Public Charter Schools And Determine Whether The Establishment Of A Centralized Public Charter School District Or Similar Service Cooperative Would Provide Improved Support To Public Charter Schools.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Process For Establishing, Classifying, And Approving Administrative And Program Positions, And Its Supervision And Evaluation Of Complex Area Superintendents.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education's Internal Audit Office To Conduct Semiannual Performance And Management Audits Of The Department And Its Attached Agencies.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The University Of Hawaii System, In Collaboration With The Department Of Education And Other Institutions Of Higher Education, To Require Completion Of Comprehensive Coursework In Reading, Language, And Literacy As A Condition For Graduation From Any State-approved Educator Preparation Program Leading To Teacher Licensure.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education To Implement The National Education Association Micro-credential Pilot Program Developed In Collaboration With The Department's Office Of Curriculum And Instructional Design And The Hawaii State Teachers Association.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
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HB1661 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Cafeteria Plans. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2592 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2050 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Partial Public Financing Of Elections. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2892 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Feral Chickens. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1713 · 2026-05-01
Relating To School Impact Fees. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2802 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2613 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Land Transfer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2125 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Teacher Licensing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2344 · 2026-05-01
Relating To School Facilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1891 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1890 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2300 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Department Of Education Procurement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1894 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2339 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2877 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3238 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Language Access. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3263 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3325 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Medicaid Reimbursements. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2881 · 2026-04-30
Relating To State Income Tax. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2158 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1785 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Student Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2138 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3262 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2338 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2171 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3229 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2293 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Harm To Students Registry. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2297 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR110 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
HCR53 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR122 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR111 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
HCR42 · 2026-04-20
Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR181 · 2026-04-20
Affirming That The Legislative Intent Of Section 302a-1116, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Is To Authorize The Department Of Education To Create Substantively Temporary Positions Only. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR118 · 2026-04-20
Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1718 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Housing. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1741 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Housing. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1713 · 2026-04-09
Relating To School Impact Fees. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2592 · 2026-04-09
Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-04-09
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2547 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Corporate Bonds. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2022 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Motor Vehicle Registration. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1515 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2385 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Housing. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2033 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1573 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Health. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB649 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Small Boat Harbors. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2417 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Administrative License Revocation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2395 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1642 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1518 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1800 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1974 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Health. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2429 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Tax Expenditure Evaluation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1769 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Correctional Facilities. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1509 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1588 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Department Of Transportation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
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