Sen. Les Ihara
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 10 · Hawaii
—Left–right score (within Senate)−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.
99.6%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
439Roll calls (177 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 2013-01-16 · senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=i · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID 94e42ecd-2e4d-4502-8b50-c1c6324617f1
Capitol: State Capitol Room 220, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6250
Committees
- Hawaiian Affairs
- Labor and Technology
Recent votes (latest 60 of 439 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | SB 2074 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 22–3 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2272 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2271 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2140 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 122 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON OLELO NIIHAU. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 112 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 101 The committee(s) on HWN 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 166 The committee(s) on HWN 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 |
| 2026-04-14 | GM 644 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HWN is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAYLA CRIVELLO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-13 | GM 779 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK PHONGSAVATH, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-13 | GM 774 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2036. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-13 | GM 793 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASHLEIGH LOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-13 | GM 792 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CROSS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SCR 117 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SR 153 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) 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 Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SCR 202 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SR 110 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SCR 162 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) 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 Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SR 190 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON THE NIIHAU DIALECT. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SCR 26 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE HAWAIʻI STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE AND AFFIRM THE EXEMPTION OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND CUSTOMARY GIFTS FROM GIFT RESTRICTIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER CHAPTER 84, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SR 23 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE HAWAIʻI STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RECOGNIZE AND AFFIRM THE EXEMPTION OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT AND CUSTOMARY GIFTS FROM GIFT RESTRICTIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER CHAPTER 84, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-06 | SR 88 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELE | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-06 | SCR 93 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELE | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | SCR 89 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | SR 84 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | GM 759 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER BURNETT, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Not Voting | Fail 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SR 75 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SR 131 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SCR 146 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SR 76 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DECENTRALIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT'S HIRING AND RECRUITMENT FUNCTIONS TO STATE DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SCR 85 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SR 138 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVICE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, AND CLASSIFICATIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | GM 672 The recommendation of the committee(s) on LBT is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTIAN WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Not Voting | Fail 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SCR 5 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAM. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-27 | SCR 139 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) 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 | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 1541 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 1663 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 2049 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Not Voting | Pass 3–1 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 1782 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 2335 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 2597 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HB 2315 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 1087 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2104 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2101 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2584 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2046 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI COMMISSION. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 1307 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–1 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2309 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2582 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2017 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2475 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HB 2433 The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 1888 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 2137 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 1514 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 2458 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE PRICING. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 2455 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 2165 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-03-23 | HB 1509 The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |