Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 117 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
88%
Yea or Nay on 760 of 867 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
43 of 553
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
867
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 Mike Gabbard 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 Mike Gabbard 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. Mike Gabbard is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
2 of 117 party-line votes.
SB308 · Relating To Firearms.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-27 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB1613 · Relating To Cannabis.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments · 2025-02-13 · Passed 3–2 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
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
HB2023 · Relating To Transportation.
In plain English Requires the Department of Transportation to certify intelligent speed assistance systems and limits liability for manufacturers, among other changes.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–2
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
HB1990 · Relating To Residential Real Property.
Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-04-08 · Passed 3–2
SCR71 · Urging This Body To Introduce And Pass Legislation To Establish Strict Liability For Individuals Who Keep, Harbor, Or Feed Certain Animals In A Manner That Results In Damage To Property.
Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended · 2026-03-27 · Passed 2–1
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 · 128 shared contested votes
4%
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 (107 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Mike Gabbard 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.
Introduced553
Out of committee249
Passed one chamber137
Passed both chambers44
Became law43
Never left committee304
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 87Appropriations ($) 76Report 56Reports 52DOE 50DOH 50
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 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 The Food And Product Innovation Network.
In plain English Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a food safety framework and the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance measures and market strategies.
Official synopsis: Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish key performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and…
Became lawAct 187, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289). · 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 Currency.
In plain English Allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents, with amounts of one or two cents rounded up to five cents.
Official synopsis: Authorizes cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents, except for cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02, which are to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund…
Became lawAct 159, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Organic Waste.
In plain English Requires the state to identify and assess methods to achieve organic waste reduction goals and updates statewide solid waste diversion targets.
Official synopsis: Updates and establishes additional statewide goals for solid waste stream and organic waste stream diversion. Requires the recycling, bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component to identify and assess methods to achieve certain organic waste stream reduction goals. (CD1)
Became lawAct 173, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275). · 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 Home Health Licensing.
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the…
Became lawAct 105, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). · 2026-06-09
Relating To Government.
In plain English Allows retired government employees to work as school resource officers without losing retirement benefits or rejoining the retirement system.
Official synopsis: Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or other law enforcement agency as a…
Became lawAct 113, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). · 2026-06-09
Relating To Chiropractic.
In plain English Allows chiropractic students in accredited programs to practice chiropractic as part of their clinical training starting July 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Became lawAct 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). · 2026-06-05
Relating To State Boating Facilities.
In plain English Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while maintaining public access and allows leasing of the remaining portion until 2046.
Official synopsis: Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a project to improve portions of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while ensuring public access, as envisioned by the 2022 University of Hawaii Community Design Center Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report.…
Became lawAct 072, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). · 2026-06-04
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.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt Ordinances That Establish Wildland-urban Interface Safety Standards For Plantation Towns And Other High-risk Communities, Taking Into Account The County Of Kauai's Ordinance No. Pm-2025-425, Relating To The Plantation Camp District Wildfire And Wildland Urban Interface, And Other State And National Wildland-urban Interface Best Practices.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Proposal For A Tiered, Coordinated, And Standardized Bell Schedule Framework For Department Schools.
Became lawCertified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26. · 2026-05-12
Urging The County Of Maui To Enforce The Provisions Of The Fire Code Of The County Of Maui Relating To Fire Hazards, Brush Clearance, Fuel Breaks, Roadside Vegetation Clearing, And Emergency Access.
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)
SB2101 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Organic Waste. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB177 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Aquaculture. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3320 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Food And Product Innovation Network. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3253 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Conservation. (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)
HB1618 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB874 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Veterinary Medicine. (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)
SB3067 · 2026-04-28
Relating To Records. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2309 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2721 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Administration Of Justice. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2246 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Agricultural Grant Administration. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2143 · 2026-04-27
Relating To The Chief Election Officer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1737 · 2026-04-27
Relating To Farm Employee Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR32 · 2026-04-24
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 Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
SB3154 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Transportation Environmental Review. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2568 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Offenses Against Public Servants. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3073 · 2026-04-23
Relating To The Retention Of Biological Evidence. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2494 · 2026-04-22
Relating To Corruption. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2466 · 2026-04-22
Relating To The Chief Elections Officer. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR193 · 2026-04-21
Requesting The Establishment Of A Court Security And Department Of Law Enforcement Capacity Working Group To Address Systemic Staffing Shortages, Expanded Statutory Responsibilities, And The Escalating Fiscal And Accountability Risks Associated With Private Security Contracting At State Courts. (Senate Judiciary: 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)
HCR144 · 2026-04-16
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 Government Operations: Passed, Unamended)
HB1618 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Cesspool Conversions. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2576 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Background Checks. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1897 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Condominium Alternative Dispute Resolution. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
HB1710 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Historic Preservation. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1737 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Farm Employee Housing. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2592 · 2026-04-09
Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1888 · 2026-04-09
Relating To The Safety Of Educational Workers. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1823 · 2026-04-09
Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2033 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1696 · 2026-04-09
Relating To Commercial Driver's Licenses. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2417 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Administrative License Revocation. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
HB2395 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Taking Of Marine Deposits. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
HB1642 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Consumer Protection. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
HB1518 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
SCR168 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
HB1509 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Workers' Compensation. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
SR159 · 2026-04-08
Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development To Convene A Demolition Waste Reduction Working Group. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
SCR133 · 2026-04-08
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)
HB1588 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Department Of Transportation. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1628 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Compassionate Release. (Senate Judiciary: Passed, Unamended)
SCR100 · 2026-04-08
Convening A Working Group To Establish A Nonprofit Organization Recognized By The State To Support Sanctuaries And Other Conservation-related Initiatives For Endangered And Other Species. (Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1664 · 2026-04-08
Relating To The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund. (Senate Judiciary: 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 Government Operations: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2023 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Transportation. (Senate Judiciary: 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 Government Operations: Passed, With Amendments)
HB463 · 2026-04-08
Relating To Eviction Records. (Senate Judiciary: 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 Agriculture and Environment: Passed, Unamended)
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