Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 51 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 934 of 948 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
19 of 154
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
948
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 Glenn Wakai 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 Glenn Wakai 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. Glenn Wakai is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
0 of 51 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.
SB3167 · Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-10 · Failed 2–2
HB2540 · Relating To Law Enforcement.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-23 · Passed 3–2
HB1768 · Relating To Immigration.
In plain English Prohibits law enforcement agencies from entering agreements that allow them to enforce immigration laws, with limited exceptions.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-23 · Passed 3–2
HB1839 · Relating To Immigration.
In plain English Requires state and county law enforcement to notify detained individuals of their rights before federal immigration interviews and makes records of such interviews public.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-23 · Passed 3–2
HB1741 · Relating To Housing.
In plain English Requires counties to treat inclusionary housing mandates as impact fees and base them on written findings of necessity and financial feasibility.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended · 2026-03-19 · Passed 3–2
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 (14 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Glenn Wakai 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.
Introduced154
Out of committee78
Passed one chamber54
Passed both chambers19
Became law19
Never left committee76
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 24Appropriations ($) 16Reports 15PUC 12DOE 10Counties 10
Relating To Marine Affairs.
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs and Marine Affairs Governing Board within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Repeals the powers and duties of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism…
Became lawAct 186, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288). · 2026-07-07
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 State Facilities.
In plain English Exempts Stadium Authority concessions from state concession rules, allows naming rights leasing, and directs advertising revenues to a stadium development fund.
Official synopsis: Exempts concessions within the Stadium Facility that are under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority from chapter 102, HRS, governing concession on public property. Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived…
Became lawAct 125, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226). · 2026-06-24
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
Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26. · 2026-05-22
Requesting The State Fire Marshal To Appoint A Hydrogen Fire Safety Expert And Provide Training On Hydrogen-related Safety Protocols.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-22-26. · 2026-05-22
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 lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Endorsing Waikiki As A World Surfing Reserve.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Provide A Report To The Legislature On The Progress Of The Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Governor To Establish Procedures To Authorize Certain Health Care Professionals To Engage In The Practice Of Their Respective Professions In The State Without A Hawaii-issued License During A State Of Emergency.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Recognizing Open Water Lifeguards As First Responders In Acknowledgement Of Their Essential Role In Emergency Response, Public Safety, And Community Wellbeing Throughout The State.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Supporting The Findings And Recommendations Of The Hawaii Water Safety Coalition's Hawaii Water Safety Plan.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 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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HB1576 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Filming. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1718 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3218 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2101 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Organic Waste. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2673 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Counties. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2671 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Essential Permitting Positions. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1741 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3320 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Food And Product Innovation Network. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2057 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Law Enforcement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2892 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Feral Chickens. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2580 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3219 · 2026-05-01
Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii State Constitution. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2259 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2074 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Facilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2429 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Tax Expenditure Evaluation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2583 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Economic Development. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2487 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Public Utilities Commission. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1839 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Immigration. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2543 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Construction Projects. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1969 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Colorectal Cancer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2075 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public Procurement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB1432 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1728 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Rainwater Catchment Systems. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2835 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Liquor. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2398 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Residential Housing Utilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3083 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Protective Orders. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2021 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1721 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1667 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Civil Identification. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR200 · 2026-04-21
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 Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR154 · 2026-04-21
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 Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR43 · 2026-04-21
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 Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR165 · 2026-04-21
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. (Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR202 · 2026-04-21
Establishing The Legislative Task Force On Hawaii's Future Energy Pathways To Examine Strategies To Maximize Cost Savings While Minimizing Risk To Ratepayers Over The Next Three Decades And Achieving The State's Energy Goals And Producing Affordable, Reliable, Resilient, And Decarbonized Energy. (Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR186 · 2026-04-21
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 Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR206 · 2026-04-21
Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts Of Large Data Centers On Hawaii's Electric Utilities, Ratepayers, Natural Resources, And Climate Goals. (Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR98 · 2026-04-16
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. (Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments)
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)
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