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 GM 742 (Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN KOMEIJI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.). It failed. May 8, 2026
- Voted Yes on HB 1823 (RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.). It passed. May 8, 2026
- Voted Yes on SB 2074 (RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.). It passed. May 6, 2026
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Office
- Office
- State Senator
- District
- Senate District 16
- Party
- Democratic
- Term
- Since 2022-11-08
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- Official site ↗
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This tab shows Brandon Elefante's platform in two parts. In their own words: a short excerpt, word for word, from their own Issues or Priorities page, with a link to the whole page, and statements their office submits, labeled as such. Commitments tracked: specific, checkable promises (signing a named bill, funding a program at a stated amount, finishing a project by a date), each quoted with its date and source and checked in code before it's published, with a status that changes only with evidence.
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GM 742
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN KOMEIJI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.
Confirmed.
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HB 1890
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 2272
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1661
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2271
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 2094
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2543
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2400
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2645
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1509
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2567
RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2338
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 3215
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1541
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1888
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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GM 523
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN WHITE, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HB 1960
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
GM 526
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY UEOKA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 525
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON YASUDA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 522
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA ENOS, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
Yes Source ↗ -
GM 521
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACEY KATAKURA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 524
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH CHOCK, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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GM 747
Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETH COLBY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026.
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HB 1838
RELATING TO VISAS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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GM 520
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK FUKUNAGA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675).
The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s).
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HB 1800
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2852
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 2385
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1711
RELATING TO HOUSING.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2140
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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SB 3001
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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SB 3069
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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SB 3076
RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 99
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 2137
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1515
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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HB 1740
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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SB 3096
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2697
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 3156
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1514
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2135
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 2053
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 1682
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 3097
RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 3082
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 3131
RELATING TO PERSONNEL.
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Yes Source ↗
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