Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 17 · Hawaii
-0.072Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#5 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.9%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1013Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-11-08 · sendelacruz@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=d · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=d · Open States ID 0a9ef1d8-8fec-48f4-963c-50f39332cfa7
Capitol: State Capitol Room 208, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6090
Where they sit in the Hawaii Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Hawaii Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Donovan Dela Cruz. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Donovan Dela Cruz.
Committees
- Ways and Means (chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1013 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1740 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Pass 24–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 523 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 526 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 525 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 522 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 521 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 524 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 747 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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. | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | GM 520 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WAM is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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). | Yea | Fail 12–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1800 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3125 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INCOME TAX. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2385 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1713 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1741 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1718 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1888 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2592 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2022 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1515 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1618 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2547 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2033 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2455 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1839 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2386 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1815 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1894 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1990 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1929 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 649 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2429 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1769 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 463 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2395 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1800 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1973 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1920 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2023 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1642 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2095 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1588 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1509 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2062 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1870 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2417 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1628 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1664 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1518 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1573 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1898 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1974 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 1976 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 2551 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 1842 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 2289 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 20 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 2423 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO BIODIESEL. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 2104 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 1838 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO VISAS. | Yea | Pass 12–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HB 1591 The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |