Rep. Elle Cochran
Republican Hawaii House · District 14 · Hawaii
-0.038Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#36 of 44Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
94.4%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1391Roll calls (938 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2022-11-08 · repcochran@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · Open States ID f7bd1cdd-c131-47eb-ab96-1a7c0599bfa7
Capitol: State Capitol Room 315, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6160
Where they sit in the Hawaii House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Hawaii House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Elle Cochran. 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 Elle Cochran.
Committees
- Housing
- Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
- Transportation
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1391 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1741 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Nay | Pass 4–1 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1718 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 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. | Nay | Pass 2–1 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1688 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2544 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Nay | Pass 2–1 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2395 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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. | Nay | Pass 3–1 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2818 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO BOATING. | Nay | Pass 2–1 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 1737 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 2398 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES. | Nay | Pass 3–1 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1721 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HOUSING. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 184 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. | Yea | Pass 7–2 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 11 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOM | Yea | Pass 6–2 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 89 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 | Yea | Pass 8–1 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 60 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAH | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 58 Reconsider: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PRO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 132 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT. | Yea | Pass 8–1 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 145 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE STATE SHOULD IMPLEMENT A DEMERIT POINT SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 48 The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DECLARING THE INTENT THAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS ARE PERPETUAL AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL REDEEMED, AND REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE THESE CREDITS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 110 Reconsider: The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTRO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 110 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTRO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 31 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3142 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2151 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2429 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2471 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2697 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Not Voting | Pass 6–2 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2253 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2852 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 3083 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 709 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | SB 2568 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 32 The committee on JHA recommend 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 | Not Voting | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 179 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE ʻAHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW ITS ADOPTED RULES OF PRACTICE, FULFILL ITS STATUTORY DUTIES, ESTABLISH POLICIES TO ASSURE CONSISTENT STANDARDS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTABILITY; AND CONVEN | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 115 The committee on JHA recommend 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 7–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 138 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF "EXCITED DELIRIUM", OR SIMILAR PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, AS A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, CAUSE OF DEATH, OR LEGAL THEORY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 63 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT, UPDATE, AND COMPLETE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 25‑06. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 32 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORMULATE A PLAN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL FOR CERTAIN MENTALLY ILL- CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. | Not Voting | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 96 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSIDER MOVING TO A DEMERIT POINTS-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSING SYSTEM. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 169 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE ʻAHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW ITS ADOPTED RULES OF PRACTICE, FULFILL ITS STATUTORY DUTIES, INCLUDING COMPLYING WITH THE SUNSHINE LAW, CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ESTABL | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 122 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER OFFERING OLELO HAWAII MICRO-CREDENTIALS FOCUSING ON OLELO NIIHAU. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 69 The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT, UPDATE, AND COMPLETE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES GOVERNING THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 25‑06. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 120 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO COORDINATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING TO REDUCE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS FOR HAWAIIAN | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 3032 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO BEACHES. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 128 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO COORDINATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING TO REDUCE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS FOR HAWAIIAN | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2929 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE. | Not Voting | Pass 6–2 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 146 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF "EXCITED DELIRIUM", OR SIMILAR PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, AS A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, CAUSE OF DEATH, OR LEGAL THEORY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 116 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 124 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT READINESS, AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 22 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS H.R. 2687, ALSO KNOWN AS THE END KIDNEY DEATHS ACT. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 114 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ALLOW AN OLELO HAWAII PATHWAY UNDER THE NIIHAU DIALECT. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 50 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONSIDER RENAMING LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PUʻULOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 192 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 182 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 88 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSIDER MOVING TO A DEMERIT POINTS-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSING SYSTEM. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 54 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONSIDER RENAMING LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PUʻULOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 22 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS H.R. 2687, ALSO KNOWN AS THE END KIDNEY DEATHS ACT. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 119 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A STATE HIGHWAY POLICE FORCE. | Not Voting | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2397 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS. | Not Voting | Pass 8–0 |