Sen. Glenn Wakai
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 15 · Hawaii
-0.071Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#7 of 20Chamber 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.
1796Roll calls (33 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2011-01-19 · senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=w · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=w · Open States ID 5ef4a0ba-e9b0-4a62-9ac7-42d88308f3df
Capitol: State Capitol Room 407, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-8585
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 Glenn Wakai. 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 Glenn Wakai.
Committees
- Economic Development and Tourism (vice chair)
- Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs (chair)
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1796 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2074 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2892 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 1432 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2673 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE COUNTIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2487 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2671 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3219 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2057 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1718 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1839 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2580 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2259 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3218 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BONDS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2543 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2075 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1576 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FILMING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3320 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2429 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2583 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1741 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2101 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1888 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1969 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1728 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 3083 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 2398 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 2835 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LIQUOR. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1721 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1667 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 2021 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 202 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON HAWAII'S FUTURE ENERGY PATHWAYS TO EXAMINE STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE COST SAVINGS WHILE MINIMIZING RISK TO RATEPAYERS OVER THE NEXT THREE DECADES AND ACHIEVING THE STATE'S ENERGY G | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 186 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 206 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 200 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REASSESS PRIOR DETERMINATIONS AND CLOSURE DECISIONS UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT IN LIGHT OF EVOLVING SCIENTIFIC UNDERS | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 154 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 165 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO INSTALL PERMANENT PICKLEBALL NETS AND COURT LIGHTING AT THE TENNIS COURTS AT KAMILOʻIKI COMMUNITY PARK. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 43 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 PE | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | HCR 98 The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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, | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1929 Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1628 Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 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 |