Sen. Stanley Chang
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 9 · Hawaii
-0.076Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#4 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.
1769Roll calls (206 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2016-11-09 · senchang@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=c · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID d6359473-e0b5-4040-8d7f-9d95a0518650
Capitol: State Capitol Room 226, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-8420
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 Stanley Chang. 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 Stanley Chang.
Committees
- Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs (vice chair)
- Housing (chair)
- Judiciary
- Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1769 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2060 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 | SB 2338 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1713 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES. | 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 2866 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 649 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2218 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | SB 2552 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2270 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2061 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2069 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2385 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1711 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | 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 | SB 2544 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1920 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1740 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2239 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION. | 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. | 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 | HB 1163 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 | 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. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 | HB 2314 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2568 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 2727 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | HB 1516 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | Fail 4–0 |
| 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 |
| 2026-04-21 | 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 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 |
| 2026-04-17 | 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 | 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 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 85 The committee(s) on HOU 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 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 |