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Democratic
· Senator
Sharon Moriwaki
Represents District 12 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 24 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 855 of 884 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
24 of 292
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
884
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Sharon Moriwaki 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 Sharon Moriwaki 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. Sharon Moriwaki is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
0 of 24 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.
HB1974 · 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.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–0
SB2598 · 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.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–0
SB2921 · Relating To State Funds.
In plain English Transfers excess balances from various non-general funds and programs to the state's general fund.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–0
HB2452 · Relating To State Bonds.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 2–0
HB2329 · Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code.
In plain English Aligns Hawaii income and estate tax laws with the federal Internal Revenue Code as of December 31, 2025.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · 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 (29 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Sharon Moriwaki 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.
Introduced292
Out of committee151
Passed one chamber99
Passed both chambers25
Became law24
Never left committee141
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 43Reports 25Appropriations ($) 24Report 24Penalties 21DOH 20
Relating To Housing.
In plain English Exempts housing agencies' employees from certain state approval requirements and adjusts executive compensation and employment contract rules for those agencies.
Official synopsis: Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HHFDC to be paid a salary recommended by its…
Became lawAct 263, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Kupuna Housing.
In plain English Removes the expiration date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna.
Official synopsis: Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. (CD1)
Became lawAct 250, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). · 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 Public School Medicaid Reimbursements.
Requires the Department of Education to establish an updated plan for maximizing Medicaid reimbursements for administrative and support services provided to students with special needs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1)
Became lawAct 230, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). · 2026-07-10
Relating To Medicaid.
In plain English Appropriates funds to increase Medicaid home and community-based services, requiring the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional…
Became lawAct 198, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300). · 2026-07-07
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.
Official synopsis: Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (tax credit) by, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2025, providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring each taxpayer claiming the tax credit…
Became lawAct 185, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287). · 2026-07-07
Relating To State Construction Projects.
In plain English Establishes a five-year pilot program with an Office of the State Construction Manager to review certain state construction projects in counties with populations under 500,000.
Official synopsis: Establishes a five-year Office of the State Construction Manager Pilot Program to provide guidance and recommendations on the design review of certain state construction projects that are administered by the Department of Accounting and General Services or Department of Education and located in any county…
Became lawAct 135, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236). · 2026-06-24
Relating To Essential Permitting Positions.
In plain English Allows county mayors to run pilot programs improving permit processing through staffing changes, pay increases, and performance incentives, with quarterly reporting required until June 30, 2030.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the mayor of each county to implement a pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing within that county through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition. Authorizes increased pay for certain permitting positions and requires county personnel departments to…
Became lawAct 119, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). · 2026-06-09
Relating To Government.
In plain English Allows retired government employees to work as school resource officers without losing retirement benefits or rejoining the retirement system.
Official synopsis: Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or other law enforcement agency as a…
Became lawAct 113, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). · 2026-06-09
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 State Boating Facilities.
In plain English Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while maintaining public access and allows leasing of the remaining portion until 2046.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a project to improve portions of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while ensuring public access, as envisioned by the 2022 University of Hawaii Community Design Center Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report.…
Became lawAct 072, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). · 2026-06-04
Relating To Landscape Architects.
In plain English Allows the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to set education and exam requirements for landscape architect licenses and clarifies experience requirements.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to determine the appropriate educational and examination requirements for landscape architect licensure. Clarifies experience requirements for landscape architect licensure. (CD1)
Became lawAct 064, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164). · 2026-05-29
Relating To Boating.
In plain English Clarifies penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws and defines unauthorized conduct violations.
Official synopsis: Clarifies the penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws pursuant to chapter 200, HRS. Clarifies the violations that constitute unauthorized conduct. (CD1)
Became lawAct 058, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). · 2026-05-28
Relating To County Labor Standards.
In plain English Allows counties to require contractors to disclose worker wage and employment information, and to deny or revoke building permits for violations, with exemptions for owner-occupied homes.
Official synopsis: Authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit, hour, and employmentstatus information. Authorizes counties to deny, revoke, or suspend building permits for violations of related laws under certain conditions. Establishes a process by which an owner or developer may replace a noncompliant contractor…
Became lawAct 027, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). · 2026-05-26
Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of No-bid Contracts Issued By State And County Agencies Under Proclamations Declaring States Of Emergency During The Six-year Period Between January 1, 2020, And December 31, 2025.
Out of committeeCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-19-26. · 2026-05-19
“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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SB411 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1974 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Health. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2598 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Non-general Funds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2921 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Funds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2452 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2866 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Kupuna Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2329 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2600 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The General Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2095 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Judiciary. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2275 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1973 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Health. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2023 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3324 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Medicaid. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2547 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Corporate Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2401 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1804 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Long-term Care Financing. (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)
SB2881 · 2026-04-30
Relating To State Income Tax. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2218 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB649 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Small Boat Harbors. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2367 · 2026-04-30
Relating To State Boating Facilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3138 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Independent Audits Of Deposit Beverage Distributors. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2361 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2395 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1642 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB99 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Government. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3125 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Income Tax. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1514 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3131 · 2026-04-23
Relating To Personnel. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR112 · 2026-04-17
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. (Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, Unamended)
HCR144 · 2026-04-16
Requesting The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Collaborate With State And County Agencies And Community-based Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Statewide Food Security Strategy. (Senate Government Operations: Passed, Unamended)
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)
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