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Republican
· Representative
Joe Gedeon
Represents District 18 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 1 party-line votes
Cast a vote
84%
Yea or Nay on 27 of 32 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
29 of 157
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 21
Roll calls on record
32
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 Joe Gedeon 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.
Times they broke with their party
0 of 1 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans 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.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-28 · Passed 2–1
SB2930 · Relating To The State Risk Management Revolving Fund.
In plain English Appropriates insurance proceeds from the 2023 Maui wildfires to rebuild state facilities in Lahaina and requires monthly progress reports on construction.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
SB2580 · Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit.
In plain English Expands the film production tax credit by increasing caps, requiring local hiring bonuses and third-party verification, and extending the program through 2038.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
SB2921 · Relating To State Funds.
In plain English Transfers excess balances from various non-general funds and programs to the state's general fund.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
SB2907 · Relating To Marine Affairs.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
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 (5 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Joe Gedeon 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.
Introduced157
Out of committee79
Passed one chamber52
Passed both chambers29
Became law29
Never left committee78
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 21 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 17Minority Caucus Package 10DOE 8Working Group 8DBEDT 8City and County of Honolulu 7
Relating To Transportation.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of…
Became lawAct 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
In plain English Prohibits harmful uses of AI-generated realistic digital imitations of people and allows civil lawsuits for unauthorized use.
Official synopsis: Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1)
Became lawAct 247, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Education.
In plain English Requires the Department of Education to screen students for dyslexia, provide teacher training in structured literacy, and support teacher preparation programs in teaching literacy instruction.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1)
Became lawAct 242, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Social Media.
In plain English Requires social media platforms to let users delete accounts and erase personal information, and bans deceptive practices that obstruct deletion.
Official synopsis: Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion…
Became lawAct 252, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Visas.
In plain English Requires state and county agencies to adopt uniform policies for certifying noncitizen crime victims for federal U and T visas.
Official synopsis: Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a…
Became lawAct 142, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243). · 2026-06-24
Relating To Charitable Solicitation.
In plain English Requires professional solicitors selling donated goods for charities to promptly pay charities, file financial reports, and prominently disclose information on collection bins starting January 1, 2027.
Official synopsis: Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. Prohibits professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any…
Became lawAct 112, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). · 2026-06-09
Requesting The Department Of Housing And Land Management Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Countywide Housing Pattern Book To Streamline Permit Approvals And Reduce Regulatory Barriers For Safe, Affordable, And Well-designed Homes.
Became lawReceived notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 891). · 2026-05-08
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Identify State Lands In East Oahu Suitable For The Planting Of Native Hawaiian Trees.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-27
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.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-27
Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Install Permanent Pickleball Nets And Court Lighting At The Tennis Courts At Kamiloiki Community Park.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-27
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-24
Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-24
Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii.
Became lawReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 746) in amended form (SD 1). · 2026-04-24
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.
Became lawResolution adopted in final form. · 2026-04-23
Relating To Education.
In plain English Allows unlicensed teachers to be hired on an emergency basis for up to five years instead of three, with extended periods during state emergencies.
Official synopsis: Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis…
Passed one chamberReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). · 2026-04-16
“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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HB1576 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Filming. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2671 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Essential Permitting Positions. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2930 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The State Risk Management Revolving Fund. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2057 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Law Enforcement. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2474 · 2026-05-01
Relating To International Relations. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2580 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2598 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Non-general Funds. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2921 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Funds. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1870 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Protected Community Locations. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2907 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Marine Affairs. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2360 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Enterprise Zones. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1391 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Trade. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2259 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2329 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2567 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Petitions To Temporarily Restrain And Enjoin Harassment Of An Employee. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2600 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The General Fund. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2074 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Facilities. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2429 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Tax Expenditure Evaluation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2275 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2583 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Economic Development. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1839 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Immigration. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2075 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public Procurement. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2881 · 2026-04-30
Relating To State Income Tax. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1960 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Human Trafficking. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1838 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Visas. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1810 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Charitable Solicitation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3001 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2137 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3125 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Income Tax. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2835 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Liquor. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2475 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Labeling Requirements. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
Complete voting record from LegiScan for the current session.
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