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Republican
· Senator
Samantha DeCorte
Represents District 22 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 85 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
91%
Yea or Nay on 752 of 827 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
7 of 95
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
827
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 Samantha DeCorte 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 Samantha DeCorte 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. Samantha DeCorte is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 85 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.
SB1112 · Relating To The Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-13 · 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 Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 2–1
HB2049 · Relating To Housing.
In plain English Changes Hawaii's property conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for residential properties, adjusts multifamily property taxes by per-unit value, and directs revenues to housing and infrastructure funds.
Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 3–2
HB1307 · Relating To The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.
In plain English Establishes a Geothermal Revolving Fund to provide loans for water well development and geothermal resource investigation on Hawaiian home lands.
Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-24 · Passed 2–1
HB2413 · Relating To Pretrial Reform.
In plain English Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with certain nonviolent offenses unless public safety concerns or specified exclusions apply, with conditions including victim notification and detention review requirements.
Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-20 · Passed 2–1
Democrats 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.
Lorraine InouyeDemocrat · District 1 · 40 shared contested votes
13%
Dru KanuhaDemocrat · District 3 · 29 shared contested votes
10%
Brandon ElefanteDemocrat · District 16 · 47 shared contested votes
9%
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 (75 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Samantha DeCorte 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.
Introduced95
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber19
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee64
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
DOE 14Appropriations ($) 11Audit 10Auditor 9Report 8Department of Hawaiian Home Lands 8
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 Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.
In plain English Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to make capital improvements at state small boat harbors and parks without prior legislative approval, with semiannual reports required and the authority expiring after five years.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires semiannual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets five years after the…
Became lawAct 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257). · 2026-06-26
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
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 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 Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
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.
Passed one chamberReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). · 2026-04-20
Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Comprehensive Performance Audit Of The Department Of Education's Capital Improvement Program.
Passed one chamberReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). · 2026-04-20
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.
Passed one chamberThe committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. · 2026-04-16
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.
Passed one chamberReferred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28 · 2026-04-10
Relating To Condominiums.
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Passed one chamberReceived notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). · 2026-04-02
Relating To Procurement.
In plain English Prohibits procurement officers from disclosing competing proposals or scores during debriefings with non-selected bidders, except summary scores, but allows disclosure after protests are resolved and contracts are signed.
Official synopsis: Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after any protest is resolved and the contract…
Passed one chamberReceived notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). · 2026-04-02
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers.
Requires the Department of Education and public charter schools to take certain steps regarding incidents of harassment and implement procedures for handling harassment of educational workers. (SD1)
Passed one chamberRe-referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 20 · 2026-03-20
Relating To The Coconut Tree.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Passed one chamberReceived notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). · 2026-03-20
“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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SB3234 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Traffic Safety. (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)
SB2645 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Fire Prevention. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1891 · 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)
SB903 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2104 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Island Burial Councils. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1815 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts. (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)
SB2983 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Natural Resources. (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)
HB2309 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2293 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Harm To Students Registry. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2279 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Expungement Orders. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1163 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2289 · 2026-04-27
Relating To The Expenditure Ceiling On The Automated Victim Information And Notification System Special Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2475 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Labeling Requirements. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1696 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2851 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Deaf Individuals. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3154 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Transportation Environmental Review. (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)
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)
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)
HCR200 · 2026-04-20
Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Reassess Prior Determinations And Closure Decisions Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, And Liability Act In Light Of Evolving Scientific Understanding Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Recent Federal Hazardous Substance Designations. (Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: 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)
HCR186 · 2026-04-20
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. (Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR85 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR101 · 2026-04-17
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR101 · 2026-04-17
Nominating John D. Waihee Iii For Induction Into The Aloha Order Of Merit. (Senate Hawaiian Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR19 · 2026-04-17
Designating The Month Of March As March4water Month In Hawaii. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: 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 Water, Land, and Agriculture: 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)
HCR106 · 2026-04-17
Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR179 · 2026-04-17
Urging The aha Moku Advisory Committee To Follow Its Adopted Rules Of Practice, Fulfill Its Statutory Duties, Establish Policies To Assure Consistent Standards Of Administrative And Managerial Accountability; And Convening A Working Group To Make Recommendations. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR31 · 2026-04-17
Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR162 · 2026-04-17
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. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR14 · 2026-04-17
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For Existing Drainage Purposes, And For Use, Operation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR36 · 2026-04-17
Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR61 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Its Partners To Increase Investment In Policies, Incentives, Workforce, And Nursery Capacity To Reforest Hawaii's Public And Private Lands. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR178 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Prioritize Issuing A Set-aside To The County Of Maui Through An Executive Order By The Governor To Support The Management Of Public Trust Water Resources In East Maui. (Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, Unamended)
HCR154 · 2026-04-16
Requesting The County Of Hawaii To Expand The Hele-on Shared Ride Program To Serve The Entire Island Of Hawaii, Including Rural And Underserved Areas Such As West Hawaii, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, And Puna. (Senate Transportation: Passed, Unamended)
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