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Democratic
· Senator
Jarrett Keohokalole
Represents District 24 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 49 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
83%
Yea or Nay on 583 of 699 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
23 of 249
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
699
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 Jarrett Keohokalole 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 Jarrett Keohokalole 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. Jarrett Keohokalole is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 49 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.
HB2101 · Relating To Commercial Aquarium Collection.
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, Unamended · 2026-04-02 · Failed 2–2
SB3255 · Relating To Currency.
In plain English Allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents, with amounts of one or two cents rounded up to five cents.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-29 · Passed 2–1
SB3275 · Relating To Cannabis.
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-19 · Passed 3–2
SB2045 · Relating To Combat Sports.
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-10 · Passed 2–1
HB850 · Relating To Condominiums.
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-03-20 · 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.
Brenton AwaRepublican · District 23 · 40 shared contested votes
5%
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 (116 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jarrett Keohokalole 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.
Introduced249
Out of committee135
Passed one chamber85
Passed both chambers25
Became law23
Never left committee114
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 37Reports 20Penalties 18Condominiums 15Report 15Prohibition 14
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
In plain English Requires AI companion operators to disclose information to users, develop safety protocols for self-harm concerns, and submit annual reports to health officials starting 2028.
Official synopsis: Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to…
Became lawAct 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Insurance.
In plain English Requires captive insurance companies to undergo examinations by the Insurance Commissioner on a schedule that changes after 2031.
Official synopsis: Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance Commissioner. On or after 1/1/2032, subjects captive insurance companies…
Became lawAct 255, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Consumer Protection.
In plain English Requires businesses to clearly disclose total prices for live-event tickets and short-term lodging and prohibits misrepresenting fees in advertisements.
Official synopsis: Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for…
Became lawAct 254, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356). · 2026-07-14
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 Corruption.
In plain English Establishes a nine-year statute of limitations for bribery offenses.
Official synopsis: Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. (CD1)
Became lawAct 225, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Law Enforcement.
In plain English Prohibits law enforcement agencies from entering agreements that allow them to enforce immigration laws, with limited exceptions.
Official synopsis: Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited…
Became lawAct 141, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242). · 2026-06-24
Relating To The Public Utilities Commission.
In plain English Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based incentives for electric utilities, including revenue and cost control mechanisms, by January 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based incentives, including revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, and reward and penalty mechanisms on or before 1/1/2027. Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based…
Became lawAct 093, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). · 2026-06-05
Relating To Transportation.
In plain English Allows insurance companies to use electronic signatures for documents transferring vehicle ownership after total loss settlements, and requires them to indemnify the state for related claims.
Official synopsis: Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for…
Became lawAct 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). · 2026-06-05
Relating To Chiropractic.
In plain English Allows chiropractic students in accredited programs to practice chiropractic as part of their clinical training starting July 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Became lawAct 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). · 2026-06-05
Relating To Residential Housing Utilities.
In plain English Requires county water boards to publish maps of their service areas and restricted zones online by January 1, 2029, and sets procedures for responding to water availability requests.
Official synopsis: No later than 1/1/2029, requires each county board of water supply to publish a map of its service area and a list of service-restricted areas on their website. Specifies a procedure for responding to certain water availability requests. (CD1)
Became lawAct 045, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145). · 2026-05-27
Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons.
In plain English Reaffirms that corporations and similar entities cannot spend money to influence elections, and allows the Attorney General and Commerce Director to penalize violations.
Official synopsis: Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures.…
Became lawAct 011, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). · 2026-05-14
Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings And To Maintain A Repository For This Information.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And Department Of The Attorney General To Convene A Working Group To Identify Feasible Options And Mechanisms To Protect The State And Its Residents Against The Effects Of Climate Change On The Availability And Affordability Of Insurance.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Collaborate With State Departments, Agencies, And Labor Organizations In Completing The Comprehensive Review Of The Classification And Compensation Systems For All Civil Service Positions Under Its Jurisdiction.
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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SB2694 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Water Carriers. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB472 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Digital Identification. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1509 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2400 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2471 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Powers Of Artificial Persons. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2487 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Public Utilities Commission. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1969 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Colorectal Cancer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2268 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Equity. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3263 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2361 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2061 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Residential Condominiums. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1334 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Meat Donation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1864 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Insurance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1810 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Charitable Solicitation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB847 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Psychologists. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2876 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Natural Hair Braiding. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1481 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Human Remains. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1642 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3001 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2175 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3255 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Currency. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2607 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Landscape Architects. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1753 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Social Media. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2964 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Property Insurance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2050 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Chiropractic. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2137 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2043 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Insurance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB888 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2031 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2835 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Liquor. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1511 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2398 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Residential Housing Utilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2282 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Insurance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1514 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2053 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1721 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1643 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Pharmacy. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR137 · 2026-04-23
Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran. (Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments)
SR20 · 2026-04-23
Urging An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire And An End To Hostilities In Iran. (Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR33 · 2026-04-21
Encouraging Hawaii County, In Collaboration With The Puak Community, Department Of Health, University Of Hawaii At Hilo, And Other Stakeholders, To Complete The Puak Sewage Project. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR122 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR35 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Biomarker Testing. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, Unamended)
HCR32 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Governor's Senior Advisor For Mental Health And The Justice System To Formulate A Plan To Create Places Of Shelter For Persons Under Civil Commitment And For Persons Who Have Been Recently Released From The Hawaii State Hospital And Are At Risk Of Recidivism. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR173 · 2026-04-17
Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR105 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Center For Nursing To Compile A Comprehensive List Of Recommended Safe Patient Staffing Strategies And Ratios For All Nursing Specialties And Subspecialties Across All Health Care Settings, And To Maintain A Repository For This Information. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR18 · 2026-04-17
Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Hospice Working Group To Examine Trends And Regulations In The Hospice Industry. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR101 · 2026-04-17
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: 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 Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR202 · 2026-04-16
Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy. (Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR162 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Shared Decision Making Committee To Develop An Action Plan To Establish A K-12 Kaiapuni School In Kapolei. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
SR190 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
SR88 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, Unamended)
SCR202 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR93 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Develop A Coordinated Support And Stabilization Pathway For Native Hawaiian Beneficiaries Experiencing Homelessness Or Extremely Low Income. (Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, Unamended)
SR153 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Shared Decision Making Committee To Develop An Action Plan To Establish A K-12 Kaiapuni School In Kapolei. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
SR110 · 2026-04-08
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
SCR117 · 2026-04-08
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
SCR172 · 2026-04-07
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis On The Best Paths To Maximize Cost Reduction And Minimize Financial Risk To Hawaii Residents While Meeting State Goals. (Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1619 · 2026-04-07
Relating To Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. (Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments)
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