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Jeanné Kapela

Rep. Jeanné Kapela

Democratic Hawaii House · District 5 · Hawaii

—Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
—Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
100.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
845Roll calls (95 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.

Not ranked: fewer than 25 Yea/Nay votes on contested roll calls

In office since 2020-11-03 · repkapela@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=7 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=7 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=7 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=K · Open States ID 47a7e8c6-361d-4854-9253-e311b58d9e1c

Capitol: State Capitol Room 418, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9605

Committees

Recent votes (latest 60 of 845 in the current session data)

DateBill / motionVoteResult
2026-05-01SB 3007 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
YeaPass
3–0
2026-05-01HB 1661 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
YeaPass
3–0
2026-05-01HB 2339 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
YeaPass
4–0
2026-05-01SB 2802 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
YeaPass
4–0
2026-05-01SB 3238 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-30HB 1815 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
YeaPass
4–0
2026-04-29SB 3229 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-28HB 1515 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-17SCR 99 Reconsider: The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-17SCR 94 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-17SCR 22 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-17SCR 165 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-16SCR 201 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 140 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENER
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 177 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-04-16SCR 197 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 203 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALIZED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 139 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A
YeaPass
6–0
2026-04-16SCR 112 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERA
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 85 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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
YeaPass
6–0
2026-04-16SCR 87 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-04-16SCR 114 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 178 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GEN
YeaPass
6–0
2026-04-16SCR 200 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 112 The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERA
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 195 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 196 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 78 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 140 The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENER
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 56 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-04-16SCR 194 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 130 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-16SCR 162 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.
Not VotingPass
8–0
2026-04-07HCR 91 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE
YeaPass
10–0
2026-04-07HR 15 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
YeaPass
10–0
2026-04-07HCR 13 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
YeaPass
10–0
2026-04-07HR 83 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE
YeaPass
10–0
2026-03-31HR 110 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 94 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTI
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 185 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 26-08 REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREME
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 171 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 112 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
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
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HR 40 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 76 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 38 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 84 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HCR 181 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
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.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 100 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HR 99 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY AND EQUITY FOR STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC AND AUTOIMMUNE ILLNESSES.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 42 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HCR 44 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 11 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 187 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BEGIN INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TEACHER RETENTION IN THE STATE.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 172 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AND PROCUREMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HCR 42 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HR 92 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HR 166 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL ANTIHISTAMINES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 92 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
YeaPass
5–0
2026-03-31HCR 102 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTI
YeaPass
6–0
2026-03-31HCR 84 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS.
YeaPass
6–0