Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
90%
on 58 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
85%
Yea or Nay on 981 of 1,159 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
17 of 207
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
1,159
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 Lynn DeCoite 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 Lynn DeCoite 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. Lynn DeCoite is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 58 party-line votes.
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 · most Democrats voted the other way
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 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2540 · Relating To Law Enforcement.
In plain English Requires law enforcement officers to be visibly identified and prohibits facial coverings during duty, and restricts immigration status inquiries during traffic stops.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-23 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
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 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1159 · Relating To Aquaculture.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended · 2025-02-10 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB52 · Relating To Carbon Offsets.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-05 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
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
SCR133 · Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended · 2026-04-08 · Failed 2–3
SR125 · Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity, To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Commercial Octopus Aquaculture.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended · 2026-04-08 · Failed 2–3
HB1880 · Relating To Pesticides.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Failed 2–3
HB2540 · Relating To Law Enforcement.
In plain English Requires law enforcement officers to be visibly identified and prohibits facial coverings during duty, and restricts immigration status inquiries during traffic stops.
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-23 · 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.
Brenton AwaRepublican · District 23 · 40 shared contested votes
20%
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 (178 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lynn DeCoite 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.
Introduced207
Out of committee112
Passed one chamber61
Passed both chambers17
Became law17
Never left committee95
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 40Report 24Reports 24Appropriations ($) 21DBEDT 18DOE 16
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 Education.
In plain English Allows the Department of Education to award high school diplomas to people whose education was interrupted by military service or wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted…
Became lawAct 240, on 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342). · 2026-07-14
Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.
In plain English Establishes a Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and appropriates funds for it.
Official synopsis: Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Became lawAct 251, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353). · 2026-07-14
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 Enterprise Zones.
In plain English Expands the Enterprise Zone Program to include more business types, allows designation of two additional zones on state land, extends tax credits and exemptions for qualified businesses, and requires a program review.
Official synopsis: Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain retail sales of tangible personal property; processing of certain value-added agricultural products; research development, sale, or production of all types of medical products and medical and health…
Became lawAct 182, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284). · 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 Liquor.
In plain English Clarifies that special liquor licenses may be granted for up to three days per application, amends application requirements in certain counties, and increases the maximum percentage of fines counties can use for liquor education or enforcement programs.
Official synopsis: Part I: Clarifies that class 10 special licenses may be granted for a period not to exceed three days per application. In counties with fewer than two hundred thousand residents but more than one hundred thousand residents, amends application requirements for class 10 special licenses,…
Became lawAct 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). · 2026-06-09
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
Relating To Teacher Licensing.
In plain English Allows unlicensed individuals to teach for up to five years on an emergency basis if they make progress toward licensing requirements.
Official synopsis: Allows the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. Sunsets on 6/30/2031,…
Became lawAct 030, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130). · 2026-05-26
Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Transportation, In Coordination With The Department Of Education, To Evaluate And Recommend Improvements To The Licensing, Training, And Workforce Pipeline For School Bus Drivers In The State.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging Maui Health System To Collaborate With Stakeholders To Establish A Full-time Medical Residency Program On The Island Of Maui.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The Counties To Act On Any Building Permit Application For Modification Of A Residence That Is Prescribed By A Licensed Health Care Provider And Found By The County To Be Essential To The Safety Or Health Of An Older Adult Or Person With A Disability Within Forty-five Days Of Receipt Of A Complete Application.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Affirming And Supporting The Requirement That Hospitals Provide Life-saving Emergency Care To Pregnant People, Including Reproductive And Abortion Services, When Such Care Is Medically Necessary To Stabilize A Patient Under The Emergency Medical Treatment And Active Labor Act.
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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HB1707 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Agriculture. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1576 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Filming. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3320 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Food And Product Innovation Network. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2694 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Water Carriers. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2474 · 2026-05-01
Relating To International Relations. (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)
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)
SB2360 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Enterprise Zones. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1391 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Trade. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2259 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2599 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Development. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3215 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Harbor Safety. (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)
HB1618 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (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)
SB3263 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2169 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2152 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Dog Attacks. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2153 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Agriculture. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2031 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2246 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Agricultural Grant Administration. (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)
HCR33 · 2026-04-17
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 Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR180 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Explore And Pursue Opportunities To Colocate Community-based Renewable Energy Generating Projects With Agricultural Reservoirs And Irrigation Water Infrastructure. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HCR31 · 2026-04-17
Recognizing 2026 As The International Year Of Rangelands And Pastoralists In Hawaii. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HCR117 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Governor To Assess Food Insecurity Conditions And Implement A Statewide Food Security Response Plan. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HCR103 · 2026-04-17
Affirming Support For The Expansion Of Programs And Projects That Increase Tree Canopy Coverage And Install Shade Trees In Urban Areas To Mitigate The Effects Of Urban Heat Islands Across The State. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HCR144 · 2026-04-17
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 Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HCR206 · 2026-04-17
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 Agriculture and Environment: 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)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: 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)
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