Sen. Donna Kim
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 14 · Hawaii
-0.065Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#14 of 20Chamber 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.
1711Roll calls (70 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2002-11-05 · senkim@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=k · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID f196e943-c8d6-4a35-96c2-252171c6529a
Capitol: State Capitol Room 218, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-587-7200
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 Donna Kim. 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 Donna Kim.
Committees
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Education (chair)
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1711 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1894 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1890 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2892 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1891 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1661 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2125 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2877 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2802 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3325 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2344 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3263 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2613 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2050 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2300 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2339 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3238 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. | 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 1888 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 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 | SB 2881 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 | 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 | HB 1785 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 2158 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | 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 2171 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2138 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3229 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2338 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3262 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 2293 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 2297 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 110 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROL | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 122 The committee(s) on EDU 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. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 181 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. AFFIRMING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF SECTION 302A-1116, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, IS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE SUBSTANTIVELY TEMPORARY POSITIONS ONLY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 118 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 53 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMWIDE ASSOCIATE DEGREE COMPLETION AUDIT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 42 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 111 The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVIEW AND CLARIFY THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 667 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN INOUYE BAUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 659 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDE DOMIZIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 669 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY ANN SPADARO ANTONELLI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 670 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL WOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 665 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE SEGAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 695 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NEDBAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 805 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH AMEMIYA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 666 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARTINA KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 668 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY HO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 804 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE LADERTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2031. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 507 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiʻi Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER YHEULON, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 752 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Early Learning Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL CUDIAMAT, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 802 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KARL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | GM 744 The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE MARIE MATSUZAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2027. | Yea | Fail 5–0 |
| 2026-04-14 | HB 1710 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |