Sen. Lorraine Inouye
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 1 · Hawaii
-0.057Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#17 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1971Roll calls (188 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-11-08 · seninouye@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID 77991a5e-d7df-4282-b1cc-2398c56c18cc
Capitol: State Capitol Room 210, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-7335
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 Lorraine Inouye. 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 Lorraine Inouye.
Committees
- Public Safety and Military Affairs
- Transportation (chair)
- Water, Land, Culture and the Arts (vice chair)
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1971 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | GM 742 Confirmed. 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. | Yea | Fail 24–0 |
| 2026-05-04 | GM 742 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). 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. | Not Voting | Fail 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2756 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2417 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2592 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 | HB 2443 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3007 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2023 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3157 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2400 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3029 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2001 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2645 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3215 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2498 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CARE HOMES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2694 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3234 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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 | HB 1802 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 | HB 1815 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 1688 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1692 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2667 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2697 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3156 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 1163 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1696 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 3154 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2053 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2851 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 2021 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 3140 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 788 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN KNUDSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 766 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELVIN KAHELE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 789 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 741 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD MATSUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 740 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELLE NOE NOE WONG-WILSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 767 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MYLES MIYASATO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 770 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Gubernatorial Nominee, C. MAKANANI SALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | GM 769 The recommendation of the committee(s) on WLA is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK BRANCO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 186 The committee(s) on PSM 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 200 The committee(s) on PSM 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 61 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ITS PARTNERS TO INCREASE INVESTMENT IN POLICIES, INCENTIVES, WORKFORCE, AND NURSERY CAPACITY TO REFOREST HAWAII'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 14 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 178 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE ISSUING A SET-ASIDE TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI THROUGH AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC TRUST WATER RESOURCES IN EAST MAU | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 106 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 166 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY STATE LANDS IN EAST OAHU SUITABLE FOR THE PLANTING OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN TREES. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 85 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER PARCELS THAT MAKE UP THE EAST KAPOLEI TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND URGING THE HAWAII H | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 19 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 101 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 36 The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) 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. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |