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Democratic
· Senator
Donovan Dela Cruz
Represents District 17 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 16 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 578 of 578 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
14 of 94
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
578
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 Donovan Dela Cruz 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 Donovan Dela Cruz 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. Donovan Dela Cruz is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
0 of 16 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.
SB3125 · Relating To Income Tax.
In plain English Changes income tax rates, adds limits and sunset dates to several tax credits, and repeals certain future tax credits.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-28 · Passed 3–0
SB3000 · Relating To Insurance.
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-04 · Failed 4–9
HB2344 · Relating To School Facilities.
In plain English Creates a temporary commission to develop recommendations for school consolidations, realignments, and closures, with expedited approval and funding.
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-06 · Passed 9–3
SB2879 · Relating To Taxation.
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended · 2026-03-02 · Passed 11–2
HB1308 · Relating To Sports Wagering.
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-04-02 · Passed 11–2
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 (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Donovan Dela Cruz 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.
Introduced94
Out of committee63
Passed one chamber58
Passed both chambers14
Became law14
Never left committee31
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 23DOE 17UH 9Report 8Reports 8Positions 7
Relating To The General Fund.
In plain English Deposits money into Hawaii's emergency and budget reserve fund.
Official synopsis: Makes a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1)
Became lawAct 265, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368). · 2026-07-15
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 State Funds.
In plain English Transfers excess balances from various non-general funds and programs to the state's general fund.
Official synopsis: Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds and programs. (CD1)
Became lawAct 148, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249). · 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 Non-general Funds.
In plain English Allows certain special and revolving funds to pay for program operations and administration, and lets agricultural development fund money buy land interests and related costs.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the use of moneys in certain special and revolving funds for operation and administration costs of related programs. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund moneys for the acquisition of interests or rights in land and any ongoing costs related thereto.…
Became lawAct 147, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248). · 2026-06-26
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
In plain English Allows the University of Hawaii to use its tuition and fees fund for donor evaluations and requires reporting those evaluations to the Legislature.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the use of the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund to conduct donor evaluations. Requires the related report to the Legislature to include any donor evaluations conducted using moneys from the fund. (CD1)
Became lawAct 117, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). · 2026-06-09
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 Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing 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
Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department Of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions, And Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Housing Ladder Program To Help Individuals And Families Graduate Into Unsubsidized Housing.
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 Transportation, In Coordination With The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation, To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing State-owned Or State-controlled Warehouse And Logistics Facilities Near Ports, Harbors, And Airports To Reduce Material Costs Associated With Publicly Financed Housing Projects.
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
Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.
In plain English Requires state agencies to give preference points to agricultural projects that include housing for agricultural workers.
Official synopsis: Requires state agencies that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Passed one chamberConference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411. · 2026-05-01
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HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3125 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Income Tax. (Senate Conference: 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)
HB1628 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Compassionate Release. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1973 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Health. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2386 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Water Carriers. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1815 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2095 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Judiciary. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1664 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2023 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB463 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Eviction Records. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1920 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1894 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Education. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2062 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Gun Violence Prevention. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1929 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Biosecurity. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1898 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Health. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2455 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Employment Practices. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1870 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Protected Community Locations. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1990 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Residential Real Property. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1839 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Immigration. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1749 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Cesspools. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2218 · 2026-04-07
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1842 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Government. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2104 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Island Burial Councils. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1576 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Filming. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2606 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Off-site Construction. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2551 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Agriculture. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1711 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Housing. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB20 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Lava Zone Insurance. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1802 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1838 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Visas. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1785 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Student Transportation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2361 · 2026-04-07
Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2270 · 2026-04-07
Relating To The Downpayment Loan Assistance Program. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1853 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Dementia. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB2423 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Biodiesel. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1976 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Dementia. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
HB1591 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Health Care. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
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