Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 2 · Hawaii
-0.060Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#16 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
98.9%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1769Roll calls (100 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2020-11-03 · sensanbuenaventura@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=S · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=s · Open States ID cac74229-bacc-4358-8208-23cdac57d57c
Capitol: State Capitol Room 213, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6890
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 Joy San Buenaventura. 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 Joy San Buenaventura.
Committees
- Health and Human Services (chair)
- Judiciary
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1769 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | SB 3157 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 23–2 |
| 2026-05-06 | HB 2592 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1853 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | 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 3204 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2268 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EQUITY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1801 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3137 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3324 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MEDICAID. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2271 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1804 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3132 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2272 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2861 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1541 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2866 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1854 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2310 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3302 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 | SB 2340 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | SB 3138 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2505 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1518 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2576 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2852 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 847 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1334 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MEAT DONATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2319 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1548 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SENTENCING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1864 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2175 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1550 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1959 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2108 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO JURISDICTION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 3136 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 | 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. | Nay | Fail 3–2 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 1752 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 1516 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. | 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 33 The committee(s) on HHS 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 35 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 105 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING STRATEGIES AND RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND SUBSPECIALTIES ACROSS ALL HEALTH CARE SETTINGS, AND TO MAINTAIN | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 32 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 18 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HOSPICE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE TRENDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE HOSPICE INDUSTRY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 173 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH A FULL-TIME MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 768 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN NAKAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 705 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERILYN LUKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 552 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PINA LEMUSU, for a term to expire 06-30-2026. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 567 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MONTGOMERY, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 662 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, OLIVIA KIM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 544 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIRIAM CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | GM 753 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, VALERIE ROSE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | GM 782 The recommendation of the committee(s) on HHS is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN MCCOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |