State · Hawaii Senate
Brandon Elefante
State Senator · Senate District 16 · Party: Democratic
46 final-passage votes on record.
A member of Hawaii's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.
- Voted Yes on HCR 112 (REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.). It passed. Apr 17, 2026
- Voted Yes on HCR 85 (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.). It passed. Apr 17, 2026
- Voted Yes on HCR 154 (REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAIʻI, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KAʻŪ, AND PUNA.). It passed. Apr 16, 2026
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Office
- Office
- State Senator
- District
- Senate District 16
- Party
- Democratic
- Term
- Since 2022-11-08
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HCR 112
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HCR 85
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.
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HCR 154
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAIʻI, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KAʻŪ, AND PUNA.
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HCR 83
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.
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HCR 98
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.
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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GM 681
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARTH YAMANAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HOU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HCR 43
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.
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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GM 764
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN KUNZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on HOU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HB 1740
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
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HB 1897
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading.
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GM 779
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK PHONGSAVATH, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 774
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2036.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 793
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEIGH LOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 792
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CROSS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HB 2385
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1713
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1741
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1718
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1888
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2592
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2022
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1515
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1618
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2547
RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2033
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2455
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1839
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2386
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1815
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1894
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1990
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1929
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 649
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 2429
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1769
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 463
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2395
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1800
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1973
RELATING TO HEALTH.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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HB 1920
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2023
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1642
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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