Sen. Samantha DeCorte
Republican Hawaii Senate · District 22 · Hawaii
+0.078Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#18 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.
1491Roll calls (89 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2024-11-05 · sendecorte@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=3 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=3 · senatordecorte.com · Open States ID 8a60db8b-b07f-45da-8169-46ddd043ce02
Capitol: State Capitol Room 223, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-7793
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 Samantha DeCorte. 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 Samantha DeCorte.
Committees
- Education
- Hawaiian Affairs
- Public Safety and Military Affairs
- Transportation
- Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1491 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. | Yea | Fail 3–0 |
| 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 1891 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2125 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING. | Not Voting | 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. | Not Voting | 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 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 | SB 2645 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Not Voting | 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 | SB 903 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3234 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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 | HB 1785 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 | 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2104 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 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 | SB 2983 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 2309 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920. | 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 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 1163 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2475 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2279 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2289 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1696 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 3154 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2851 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 2297 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EDUCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 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. | Yea | 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. | Yea | Fail 4–0 |
| 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 186 The committee(s) on PSM 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 3–0 |
| 2026-04-20 | HCR 122 The committee(s) on HWN 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 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 200 The committee(s) on PSM 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 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 | 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. | 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 |