Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Hawaii
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 43 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 1,175 of 1,246 roll calls · Senate median 89%
Their bills that became law
90 of 685
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 31.5
Roll calls on record
1,246
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 Troy Hashimoto 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 Troy Hashimoto 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. Troy Hashimoto is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 43 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.
HB2592 · Relating To The Mauna Kea Stewardship And Oversight Authority.
In plain English Clarifies the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority's powers, adds deadlines with reversion dates, extends the transition period, and allows lease extensions.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-25 · Passed 2–1
HB2413 · Relating To Pretrial Reform.
In plain English Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with certain nonviolent offenses unless public safety concerns or specified exclusions apply, with conditions including victim notification and detention review requirements.
Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-20 · Passed 2–1
HB1870 · Relating To Protected Community Locations.
In plain English Requires state and county agencies operating protected community locations to adopt policies by 2027 addressing nonpublic areas, warrant verification, immigration data collection, staff training, and multilingual notices.
Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-19 · Passed 2–1
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 Housing: Passed, Unamended · 2026-03-19 · Passed 3–2
HB1873 · Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.
Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · 2026-03-17 · 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.
Samantha DeCorteRepublican · District 22 · 22 shared contested votes
5%
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 (71 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Troy Hashimoto 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.
Introduced685
Out of committee376
Passed one chamber251
Passed both chambers92
Became law90
Never left committee309
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 31.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Appropriation ($) 113DOE 70Report 68Appropriations ($) 60Reports 57DOH 38
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 Housing.
In plain English Exempts housing agencies' employees from certain state approval requirements and adjusts executive compensation and employment contract rules for those agencies.
Official synopsis: Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HHFDC to be paid a salary recommended by its…
Became lawAct 263, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). · 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 Kupuna Housing.
In plain English Removes the expiration date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna.
Official synopsis: Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. (CD1)
Became lawAct 250, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). · 2026-07-14
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
In plain English Requires AI companion operators to disclose information to users, develop safety protocols for self-harm concerns, and submit annual reports to health officials starting 2028.
Official synopsis: Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to…
Became lawAct 248, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). · 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 Civil Rights.
In plain English Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt digital accessibility rules for public businesses and makes it illegal for them to deny disabled people access through inaccessible technology.
Official synopsis: Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practice. Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for…
Became lawAct 257, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359). · 2026-07-14
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 Housing.
In plain English Establishes a five-year pilot program for housing development with expedited review and annual reporting requirements, ending June 30, 2031.
Official synopsis: Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Pilot Program, subject to an annual cap. Mandates interagency coordination and expedited review for projects to facilitate timely delivery…
Became lawAct 216, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318). · 2026-07-09
Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.
In plain English Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a plan by June 2027 for a pilot program supporting families and children in need.
Official synopsis: Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a comprehensive plan by 6/30/2027 for the establishment of a Kakou Pilot Program to support families and children in need. Requires the Office to submit preliminary and final…
Became lawAct 200, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). · 2026-07-07
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 Community Care Foster Family Homes.
Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver…
Became lawAct 199, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301). · 2026-07-07
Relating To Community Development.
In plain English Requires each county to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes roads to vehicles and allows pedestrian, cyclist, and community activities.
Official synopsis: Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Authorizes each county to consult with the Department of…
Became lawAct 176, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278). · 2026-06-26
Relating To Feral Chickens.
In plain English Appropriates funds to Honolulu to handle and humanely dispose of feral chickens that have already been caught.
Official synopsis: Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu to facilitate the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. (CD1)
Became lawAct 169, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). · 2026-06-26
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SB2060 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2338 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Housing. (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)
SB2673 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The Counties. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB306 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Water Code Penalties. (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)
SB2930 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The State Risk Management Revolving Fund. (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)
HB1713 · 2026-05-01
Relating To School Impact Fees. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2598 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Non-general Funds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2921 · 2026-05-01
Relating To State Funds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3157 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Transportation. (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)
SB2599 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Development. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2125 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Teacher Licensing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2344 · 2026-05-01
Relating To School Facilities. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2300 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Department Of Education Procurement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2275 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Funding Adjustments For State Programs. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2934 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Ambulances. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2339 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii Revenue Bonds. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2877 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Education. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3238 · 2026-05-01
Relating To Language Access. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3263 · 2026-05-01
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2552 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The Individual Housing Account Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1785 · 2026-04-30
Relating To Student Transportation. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1800 · 2026-04-30
Relating To The State Budget. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2069 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2544 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2270 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Downpayment Loan Assistance Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1823 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Coastal Zone Management Act. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3069 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Civil Service Exempt Positions Within The Department Of Accounting And General Services. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2385 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2338 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1711 · 2026-04-29
Relating To Housing. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB2171 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB3229 · 2026-04-29
Relating To The University Of Hawaii. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1920 · 2026-04-28
Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
SB2519 · 2026-04-24
Relating To Law Enforcement. (Senate Conference: Passed, With Amendments)
HB1752 · 2026-04-23
Relating To Emergency Medical Services. (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)
HCR200 · 2026-04-20
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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: 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)
HCR186 · 2026-04-20
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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, Unamended)
HCR85 · 2026-04-17
Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Parcels That Make Up The East Kapolei Transit-oriented Development Project To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation And Urging The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Partner With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands And Hawaii Community Development Authority To Facilitate The Development Of Non-housing Community Development Portions Of The Project. (Senate Housing: 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 Housing: Passed, With Amendments)
HCR83 · 2026-04-16
Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents. (Senate Housing: 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 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)
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