Sen. Mike Gabbard
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 21 · Hawaii
-0.081Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#2 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.1%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1536Roll calls (261 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-11-08 · sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID 9f87e7d6-a307-45ab-b384-96a8599dab56
Capitol: State Capitol Room 201, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6830
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 Mike Gabbard. 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 Mike Gabbard.
Committees
- Agriculture and Environment (chair)
- Government Operations (vice chair)
- Judiciary (vice chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1536 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2907 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2207 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3253 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSERVATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1618 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 177 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2101 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 874 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2169 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2309 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2153 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2152 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3067 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RECORDS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2721 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 2143 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 1737 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2246 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HCR 32 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO CREATE PLACES OF SHELTER FOR PERSONS UNDER CIVIL COMMITMENT AND FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED FROM TH | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 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 | GM 801 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Chief Justice of the Hawai'i State Supreme Court, Gubernatorial Appointee, VLADIMIR P. DEVENS, for a term to expire in 10 years. | Yea | Fail 3–2 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2568 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 3073 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | GM 796 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Island of Maui), Gubernatorial Appointee, ANNALISA M. BERNARD LEE, for a term to expire in 10 years. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SB 2466 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | GM 797 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to CONSENT to the nomination. Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauaʻi), Gubernatorial Appointee, MICHAEL K. SOONG, for a term to expire in 10 years. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SB 2494 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CORRUPTION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 193 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNT | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 31 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 778 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA SHAFFER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 117 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ASSESS FOOD INSECURITY CONDITIONS AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FOOD SECURITY RESPONSE PLAN. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 33 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 103 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 206 The committee(s) on AEN 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 180 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO COLOCATE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATING PROJECTS WITH AGRICULTURAL RESERVOIRS AND IRRIGATION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 144 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 750 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACI FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | HCR 144 The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | GM 784 The recommendation of the committee(s) on GVO is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERENCE GOMEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-10 | GM 572 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, KERESTIN WALKER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-10 | GM 686 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN SIMONDS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-10 | GM 685 The recommendation of the committee(s) on JDC is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARIA CASTILLO, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2033 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 4–1 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1618 The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1888 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1823 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1710 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2576 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1897 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1737 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 2592 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | HB 1696 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2395 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2023 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–2 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1573 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1839 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. | Yea | Pass 4–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 2062 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | Yea | Pass 4–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1870 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. | Yea | Pass 4–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | HB 1990 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. | Yea | Pass 3–2 |