Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 48 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 1,030 of 1,085 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
31 of 346
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
1,085
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 Dru Kanuha 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 Dru Kanuha 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. Dru Kanuha is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 48 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.
SB1092 · Relating To Transportation Demand Management.
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-13 · Passed 3–2
SB659 · Relating To The Department Of Education.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-10 · Passed 3–2
SB1389 · Relating To Therapy Services.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-07 · Failed 2–3
SB52 · Relating To Carbon Offsets.
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-05 · Passed 3–2
SB1123 · Relating To Transportation.
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, Unamended · 2025-02-04 · 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.
Samantha DeCorteRepublican · District 22 · 29 shared contested votes
10%
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 (55 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Dru Kanuha 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.
Introduced346
Out of committee153
Passed one chamber96
Passed both chambers31
Became law31
Never left committee193
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Short Form 78Appropriation ($) 69Appropriations ($) 46Report 37Reports 33DOE 32
Relating To Psychologists.
In plain English Establishes a three-year pilot program allowing qualified psychologists in Kauai and Hawaii counties to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients aged 18-65 under physician or psychiatrist supervision.
Official synopsis: Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years under…
Became lawBecame law without the Governor's signature, Act 266, 07/16/2026, (Gov. Msg. No. 1370). · 2026-07-16
Relating To Deaf Individuals.
In plain English Allows deaf vehicle owners to register their vehicles with a deafness designation visible to law enforcement officers.
Official synopsis: Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
Became lawAct 261, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Consumer Protection.
In plain English Prohibits smart home security device operators from sharing user data with law enforcement without consent, a warrant, or an emergency involving imminent death or serious injury.
Official synopsis: Prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant, or there is an emergency situation involving a clear and present danger of imminent death or great bodily…
Became lawAct 253, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355). · 2026-07-14
Relating To The Banyan Drive Community Development District.
In plain English Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority and specifies related powers, duties, and fund allocations.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of HCDA as it relates to the District. Amends the composition of HCDA to include representatives of the…
Became lawAct 206, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). · 2026-07-09
Relating To Health Insurance.
In plain English Beginning January 1, 2027, requires health insurers and managed care programs to cover continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions.
Official synopsis: Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services…
Became lawAct 197, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299). · 2026-07-07
Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
In plain English Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu, including one full-time position and supplies and equipment.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu; to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs. (CD1)
Became lawAct 154, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Aquaculture.
In plain English Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create rules for importing and transporting aquatic livestock, and requires development of a risk-based framework and biocontainment standards.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an evaluation and authorization process to import and transport aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based…
Became lawAct 165, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Homemade Food Products.
In plain English Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules allowing farm kitchens to produce homemade food products under the same regulations as home kitchens.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to authorize and regulate farm kitchens on the same basis as home kitchens producing homemade food products. (CD1)
Became lawAct 110, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). · 2026-06-09
Relating To Conservation Enforcement.
In plain English Appropriates funds for equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds for equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)
Became lawAct 097, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). · 2026-06-05
Relating To Fire Prevention.
In plain English Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard, prevents counties from adopting less restrictive fire codes, and creates a fire safety fund.
Official synopsis: Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard for fire safety. Prohibits the counties from adopting, amending, or enforcing any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the State Fire Code. Establishes the State Fire and Life Safety Special Fund.…
Became lawAct 078, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). · 2026-06-04
Relating To Public Procurement.
In plain English Requires state purchasing agencies to give a five percent price preference to qualified Hawaii bidders who submit timely certification.
Official synopsis: Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification. Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference. Establishes requirements…
Became lawAct 087, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). · 2026-06-04
Relating To Licensing.
In plain English Requires pharmacy technicians to be at least 16 years old, and at least 18 to administer vaccinations, and allows the Board of Pharmacy to renew their certificates.
Official synopsis: Specifies that registered pharmacy technicians must be at least sixteen years old. Clarifies that registered pharmacy technicians shall be at least eighteen years old and meet other certain requirements to administer vaccinations. Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to renew certificates of registration for registered pharmacy…
Became lawAct 036, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). · 2026-05-26
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
In plain English Requires the Public Land Trust Working Group to submit reports to the Legislature by specified dates and appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for Native Hawaiian programs.
Official synopsis: Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit the following to the Legislature: by 8/1/2027, a first interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by…
Became lawAct 032, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132). · 2026-05-26
Relating To Culture And Arts.
In plain English Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and serve as inspirations to others. (HD1)
Became lawAct 010, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110). · 2026-05-14
Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.
Not out of committeeReceived notice of Adoption (Sen. Com. No. 823). · 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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HB1707 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Agriculture. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2756 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conservation Enforcement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3234 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Traffic Safety. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2272 · 2026-05-01
Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3204 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Family Resilience Pilot Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2271 · 2026-05-01
Making Emergency Appropriations For Public Employment Cost Items. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2861 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2417 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Administrative License Revocation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2474 · 2026-05-01
Relating To International Relations. (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)
SB3203 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Air Medical Services. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2207 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Invasive Species. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2907 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Marine Affairs. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2452 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3157 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2310 · 2026-05-01
Making An Emergency Appropriation To The Department Of Human Services. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2001 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Banyan Drive Community Development District. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3215 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Harbor Safety. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3132 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Syndromic Surveillance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2329 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conformity To The Internal Revenue Code. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2567 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Petitions To Temporarily Restrain And Enjoin Harassment Of An Employee. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2999 · 2026-05-01
Relating To A Clean Fuel Standard. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1801 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Child Welfare Services. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3245 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1854 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Community Behavioral Health Clinics. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2600 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The General Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2271 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Hospital Licensing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2272 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Home Health Licensing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1853 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Dementia. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3137 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Health's Authority To Regulate Food, Drugs, And Cosmetics. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1541 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Health. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2547 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Corporate Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3045 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Health Insurance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3302 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Homemade Food Products. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2268 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Equity. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2104 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Island Burial Councils. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1688 · 2026-04-29
Relating To A General Excise Tax Exemption For Aircraft Maintenance. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1692 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Traffic Safety. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB847 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Psychologists. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1518 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2319 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The State Health Planning And Development Agency. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3156 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Federal Military Installations. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1515 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3136 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Lead Materials In Water Infrastructure. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3082 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Military Families. (Senate Conference: 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)
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)
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)
HCR43 · 2026-04-16
Urging The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Install Raised Crosswalks At The University Avenue, Lauiki Street, And Kamoku Street Intersections With Hihiwai Street To Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Ala Wai Elementary School And The Surrounding Community. (Senate Transportation: Passed, Unamended)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Health and Human Services: 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)
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