Rep. Sean Quinlan
Democratic Hawaii House · District 47 · Hawaii
—Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
—Chamber 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.
600Roll calls (248 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
Not ranked: fewer than 25 Yea/Nay votes on contested roll calls
In office since 2016-11-09 · repquinlan@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=q · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=1 · Open States ID 078931f6-9caa-4ba0-9f53-2b27e13ed400
Capitol: State Capitol Room 439, 415 S. Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-6380
Committees
- Agriculture and Food Systems
- Energy and Environmental Protection
- Legislative Management (chair)
Recent votes (latest 60 of 600 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1391 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO TRADE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2999 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1815 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1881 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO LAND USE. | Not Voting | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 164 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. PRIORITIZING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 40 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 166 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO MAKE CERTAIN JUDGMENTS, CONSIDERATIONS, AND DECISIONS WHEN MAKING ANY DETERMINATION RELATING TO A GENERATIONAL ENERGY COMMITMENT FOR THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 168 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 120 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT FURTHER SUSTAIN RANGELAND HEALTH AND PASTORALIST LIVELIHOODS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 39 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 172 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 83 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 41 Reconsider: The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 96 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 23 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 180 The committee on EEP recommend 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. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 24 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 31 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 180 The committee on AGR recommend 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. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 31 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 170 The committee on EEP recommend 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. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 170 The committee on AGR recommend 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. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HCR 94 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-08 | HR 86 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2360 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2100 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PESTICIDES. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HCR 144 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HR 136 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2110 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 874 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | HCR 60 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IMPROVE CONSUMER AWARENESS OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES, REDUCE THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGH PLANT SALES, AND CREATE A COMPREH | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2100 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PESTICIDES. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 494 The committee on LMG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2128 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRESPASS. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2102 The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-25 | SB 2110 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Not Voting | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 148 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | SB 3154 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | SB 3183 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | SB 3254 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 10 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT LANDFILL HOST BENEFITS PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ADVISORY GROUP. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 204 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 197 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BEFORE APPROVING ANY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, OR OTHER COSTS RELATING TO SUPPLYING AND USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GA | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 149 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION INITIATIVE MEETINGS RELATED TO RED HILL REMEDIATION EFFORTS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | SB 3253 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO CONSERVATION. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 33 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 141 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION INITIATIVE MEETINGS RELATED TO RED HILL REMEDIATION EFFORTS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 12 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT LANDFILL HOST BENEFITS PROGRAM AND PROGRAM ADVISORY GROUP. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 192 The committee on EEP recommend 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 | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 203 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 207 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET BEFORE APPROVING ANY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, FUEL, OR OTHER COSTS RELATING TO SUPPLYING AND USING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GA | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 194 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ON THE BEST PATHS TO MAXIMIZE COST REDUCTION AND MINIMIZE FINANCIAL RISK TO HAWAII RESIDENTS WHILE MEETING STATE GOALS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | SB 2101 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 157 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 184 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ESTABLISHING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 202 The committee on EEP recommend 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 | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 205 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RECYCLABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, AND COMPOSTABLE LABELING IN THE STATE TO DETERMINE IF THE LABELING IS ACCURATE AND NON-DECEPTIVE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 193 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HCR 201 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES AND THE RISKS THAT TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION POSES TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE AND AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO TRANS | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-24 | HR 33 The committee on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |