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Democratic
· Senator
Michelle Kidani
Represents District 18 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 19 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
89%
Yea or Nay on 704 of 790 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
27 of 393
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
790
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 Michelle Kidani 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 Michelle Kidani 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. Michelle Kidani is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
0 of 19 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.
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
SB2003 · Relating To Natural Resource Management.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-02-18 · Passed 3–1
SB2802 · 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.
Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-05-01 · Passed 3–0
SB2613 · Relating To Public School Land Transfer.
In plain English Revises property transfers to the Department of Education, directs conveyance of certain lands to Kauai County and Kaimuki Middle School land to the Department, and clarifies school land disposal approval requirements.
Senate 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 (86 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Michelle Kidani 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.
Introduced393
Out of committee227
Passed one chamber145
Passed both chambers31
Became law27
Never left committee166
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 61Reports 40Appropriations ($) 38Report 35DOE 30DOH 30
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 Education.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1)
VetoedVetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1369). · 2026-07-15
Relating To Property Insurance.
In plain English Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders they can submit information about property improvements, and requires insurers to reevaluate replacement costs and offer additional coverage based on that information.
Official synopsis: Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to reevaluate the replacement cost estimate based on the information submitted by a…
Became lawAct 256, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358). · 2026-07-14
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 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 Hospital Licensing.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1)
Became lawAct 221, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323). · 2026-07-10
Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program.
In plain English Increases the maximum annual and total tax deductions allowed for individual housing account contributions starting in 2027.
Official synopsis: For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language…
Became lawAct 217, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319). · 2026-07-09
Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.
In plain English Extends a housing equity pilot program to 2031 and limits it to transit-oriented developments, authorizing up to $20 million in spending.
Official synopsis: Extends the sunset date of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program pursuant to Act 92, SLH 2023, from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031. Requires any equity purchased by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund…
Became lawAct 213, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315). · 2026-07-09
Relating To Development.
In plain English Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District, modifies the Hawaii Community Development Authority's composition and powers, and appropriates funds for positions and district development.
Official synopsis: PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities…
Became lawAct 184, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). · 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 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 Jurisdiction.
Amends the factors a family court is required to consider in deciding whether the family court may waive jurisdiction over a minor or adult held for criminal proceedings for acts committed during the person's minority. Preserves the family court's jurisdiction over a minor transferred for…
Became lawAct 153, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254). · 2026-06-26
Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.
In plain English Allows the Agribusiness Development Corporation to use condemnation to acquire real property, except in certain counties and on public lands.
Official synopsis: Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, except real property owned in a county with a population of more than 125,000 but less than 195,000 and public lands, under certain conditions. (CD2)
Became lawAct 168, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270). · 2026-06-26
“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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SB2802 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2613 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Public School Land Transfer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1891 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1890 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1894 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2877 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2158 · 2026-04-30
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)
HB2338 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2293 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Harm To Students Registry. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2297 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR110 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Review And Refine The Operational Missions Of The University Of Hawaii's Four-year Institutions To Ensure That Each Campus Fulfills A Distinct And Complementary Role In Serving Students And The State. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
HCR53 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Conduct A Systemwide Associate Degree Completion Audit. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR122 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On Olelo Niihau. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR111 · 2026-04-20
Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Review And Clarify The Roles, Responsibilities, And Functions Of The University Of Hawaii System In Relation To The Responsibilities Of Individual Campuses. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
HCR42 · 2026-04-20
Urging The Department Of Education To Meet The Criteria Necessary To Officially Recognize Cheerleading As A Title Ix Sport In Hawaii. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR181 · 2026-04-20
Affirming That The Legislative Intent Of Section 302a-1116, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Is To Authorize The Department Of Education To Create Substantively Temporary Positions Only. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR118 · 2026-04-20
Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum. (Senate Education: 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)
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)
SR190 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2095 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Judiciary. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1664 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR201 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2023 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
SR189 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Education To Reissue Requests For Proposals For The Job Order Contracting Program Contractors And Prequalified Small Contractors To Ensure The Continuity Of The Future Schools Now Program. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB463 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Eviction Records. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR130 · 2026-04-08
Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
SR122 · 2026-04-08
Urging The Department Of Education And Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity To Jointly Develop A Farmer-to-institution Coordination Plan That Is Aligned With The Aina Kitchen Network Rollout. (Senate Education: Passed, Unamended)
HB1920 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR202 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Consider Offering Olelo Hawaii Micro-credentials Focusing On The Niihau Dialect. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1894 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Education. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended)
SR187 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Framework In The Office Of Facilities And Operations That Improves Responsibility And Accountability For Monitoring All Capital Improvement Projects And Repair And Maintenance Projects. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
SCR78 · 2026-04-08
Urging The Department Of Education To Strengthen Menstrual Health Education Initiatives And To Adopt A Comprehensive Menstrual Cycle Curriculum. (Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2062 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Gun Violence Prevention. (Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With Amendments)
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