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Democratic
· Representative
Jackson Sayama
Represents District 21 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 2 party-line votes · House Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 25 of 26 roll calls · House median 99%
Their bills that became law
27 of 236
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 46
Roll calls on record
26
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 Jackson Sayama 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.
SB2466 · Relating To The Chief Elections Officer.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-22 · Passed 2–1
SB2338 · 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.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–1
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
HB1661 · 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.
House Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
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 (1 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Jackson Sayama 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.
Introduced236
Out of committee170
Passed one chamber110
Passed both chambers27
Became law27
Never left committee66
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 46 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 46Appropriations ($) 20Reports 17AG 12DOH 11Short Form 10
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 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 Dementia.
In plain English Establishes a program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Became lawAct 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Long-term Care Financing.
In plain English Requires the Executive Office on Aging to study financing options for long-term care services and submit findings to the Legislature.
Official synopsis: Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature.…
Became lawAct 249, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Human Trafficking.
In plain English Requires hotels and similar lodging businesses to train employees on human trafficking awareness, maintain records, post signage, and establish reporting procedures.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking…
Became lawAct 191, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). · 2026-07-07
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 Health Care.
In plain English Prohibits interfering with access to health care facilities or disrupting their operations, making violations a petty misdemeanor with private right of action.
Official synopsis: Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for…
Became lawAct 202, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304). · 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
Relating To Digital Identification.
In plain English Allows displaying a mobile driver's license to police on a phone, with police access limited to only information needed to verify the license.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1)
Became lawAct 157, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Visas.
In plain English Requires state and county agencies to adopt uniform policies for certifying noncitizen crime victims for federal U and T visas.
Official synopsis: Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a…
Became lawAct 142, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243). · 2026-06-24
Relating To Housing.
In plain English Allows the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to fix dwelling unit sales prices for up to 10 years instead of 5 years in its Rent-to-Own Program.
Official synopsis: Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1)
Became lawAct 129, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). · 2026-06-24
“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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SB2338 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Housing. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1661 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Cafeteria Plans. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2671 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Essential Permitting Positions. (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)
HB1509 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3215 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Harbor Safety. (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)
HB1890 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1541 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Health. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2543 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Construction Projects. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2268 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Equity. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1960 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Human Trafficking. (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)
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)
SB3082 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Military Families. (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)
SB2568 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Offenses Against Public Servants. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2466 · 2026-04-22
Relating To The Chief Elections Officer. (House Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
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