Rep. Kyle Yamashita
Democratic Hawaii House · District 12 · Hawaii
-0.081Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#12 of 44Chamber 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.
1326Roll calls (2 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2004-11-02 · repyamashita@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=y · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID 51f31e1a-2fe4-4029-b49c-c3affa0b848d
Capitol: State Capitol Room 422, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6330
Where they sit in the Hawaii House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Hawaii House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Kyle Yamashita. 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 Kyle Yamashita.
Committees
- Economic Development and Technology
- Finance
- Tourism
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1326 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2429 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1718 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2344 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1800 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Yea | Pass 17–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1642 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 3–1 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3255 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO CURRENCY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 162 Reconsider: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 173 Reconsider: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS EVENT TICKET SCALPING IN HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 28 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 20 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 87 The committee on FIN 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. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 69 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 55 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 48 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 78 Reconsider: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 74 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 20 | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 114 The committee on FIN 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. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 32 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 160 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' HOMELESS PROGRAMS OFFICE, STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, AND HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 184 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 169 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 163 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REAFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER LEGISLATURE IN THE PACIFIC INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 170 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND TO ADVANCE BIOSECURITY, CONSERVATION, PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND OTHER ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 57 Reconsider: The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 47 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 159 The committee on TOU recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO ADOPT SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLANNING, FINANCING, AND UNDERTAKING OF EFFORTS FOR THE RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEACHES, SHORELINE, AND COASTAL A | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 8 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OL | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 148 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS. | Yea | Pass 15–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 33 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2698 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 14–2 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2075 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 175 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING ALL COUNTY PLANNING AND PERMITTING AGENCIES TO DENY ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, OR USE OF WAREHOUSES BY UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETA | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2340 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2367 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 15–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 144 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 7 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OL | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3109 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2320 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2657 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 17 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3048 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2125 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 15–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 136 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2014 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT. | Yea | Pass 14–2 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 14 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR EXISTING DRAINAGE PURPOSES, AND FOR USE, OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF T | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3219 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. | Yea | Pass 15–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2057 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 14–2 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3245 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 33 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2645 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 12 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT LANDFILL HOST BENEFITS PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ADVISORY GROUP. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3218 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BONDS. | Yea | Pass 15–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 116 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED, PLACE-BASED STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE NEE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 10 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT LANDFILL HOST BENEFITS PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ADVISORY GROUP. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 108 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED, PLACE-BASED STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE NEE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 185 The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING ALL COUNTY PLANNING AND PERMITTING AGENCIES TO DENY ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION, OR USE OF WAREHOUSES BY UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETA | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3040 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 15–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 85 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PREVENTION, INTERVENTIONS, AND PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-B | Yea | Pass 14–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2353 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2138 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 16–0 |