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Democratic
· Representative
Mike Lee
Represents District 50 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 2 party-line votes · House Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 32 of 32 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
30 of 289
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 46
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 Mike 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.
Times they broke with their party
0 of 2 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.
SB2877 · 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.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–1
SB3131 · Relating To Personnel.
In plain English Changes state position titles from "private secretary" to "executive assistant" and "secretary" to "administrative assistant" in state law.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-23 · Passed 2–1
SB2268 · Relating To Equity.
In plain English Requires public buildings and accommodations designed after July 31, 2027 to include at least one universal changing room in a public restroom, with specified exceptions.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–0
SB3097 · Relating To The Exemption From Civil Service Of Executive Personnel Of The Employees' Retirement System.
In plain English Allows the Employees' Retirement System to appoint certain executive positions without following state civil service requirements.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-24 · Passed 2–0
HB2297 · Relating To Education.
In plain English Updates Hawaii's rules for adult and community education programs to align with federal funding requirements and current practices.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-24 · Passed 2–0
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 (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike 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.
Introduced289
Out of committee208
Passed one chamber139
Passed both chambers31
Became law30
Never left committee81
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 46 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 72DOE 23Appropriations ($) 22Reports 17Report 14Counties 13
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.
Official synopsis: Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended…
Became lawAct 264, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367). · 2026-07-15
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 The Safety Of Educational Workers.
In plain English Requires schools to address harassment of educational workers and sports officials, and makes harassment of them during their duties a misdemeanor.
Official synopsis: Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter…
Became lawAct 234, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Education.
In plain English Requires the Department of Education to provide braille instruction, materials, and literacy support services to eligible students, and to cooperate with other agencies on blind services and educational planning.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind…
Became lawAct 243, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345). · 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 Education.
In plain English Requires annual salary step increases for public school teachers who complete one year of satisfactory service if included in a collective bargaining agreement and funds are appropriated.
Official synopsis: Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature.…
Became lawAct 233, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Health.
In plain English Establishes a one-year pilot program in the Department of Health to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who don't qualify for existing government assistance.
Official synopsis: Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1)
Became lawAct 246, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Colorectal Cancer.
In plain English Requires the state to fund colorectal cancer screenings and treatment for certain people, including follow-up colonoscopies, with no out-of-pocket costs.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after…
Became lawAct 219, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Health.
In plain English Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss and appropriates funds for this purpose.
Official synopsis: Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1)
Became lawAct 223, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Cesspool Conversions.
In plain English Creates a loan fund to help homeowners upgrade or convert cesspools, administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority.
Official synopsis: Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a…
Became lawAct 204, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306). · 2026-07-09
Relating To Domestic Violence.
In plain English Extends for five years provisions on family abuse offenses, including petty misdemeanor penalties and deferred guilty pleas, and requires court reports to the Legislature.
Official synopsis: Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred…
Became lawAct 192, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). · 2026-07-07
Relating To Child Welfare Services.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with domestic violence organizations to provide training and consultation to Child Welfare Services staff statewide.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewide. (CD1)
Became lawAct 194, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). · 2026-07-07
Relating To Health.
In plain English Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid makers to certify annual FDA approval and compliance, and establishes penalties for selling uncertified products.
Official synopsis: Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws.…
Became lawAct 190, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292). · 2026-07-07
Relating To Cafeteria Plans.
In plain English Requires public service flexible spending account plans to set maximum contribution and carryover amounts annually based on federal tax code limits.
Official synopsis: Requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan to be set annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1)
Became lawAct 144, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245). · 2026-06-26
“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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HB1661 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Cafeteria Plans. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2930 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The State Risk Management Revolving Fund. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2272 · 2026-05-01
Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2271 · 2026-05-01
Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB472 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Digital Identification. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1509 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2613 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Land Transfer. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3325 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Medicaid Reimbursements. (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)
SB2125 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Teacher Licensing. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1891 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1890 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2300 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Department Of Education Procurement. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1894 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2543 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Construction Projects. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2877 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2268 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Equity. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1785 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Student Transportation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2140 · 2026-04-29
Relating To County Labor Standards. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3069 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Accounting And General Services. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB99 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Government. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3096 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Employees' Retirement System's Employer Contributions For Normal Cost And Accrued Liability. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2137 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Artificial Intelligence. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1515 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1514 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2519 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Law Enforcement. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3097 · 2026-04-24
Relating To The Exemption From Civil Service Of Executive Personnel Of The Employees' Retirement System. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2297 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3140 · 2026-04-24
Relating To The State Fire Council. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3131 · 2026-04-23
Relating To Personnel. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
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