Rep. Sam Kong
Democratic Hawaii House · District 33 · Hawaii
-0.082Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#6 of 44Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
97.1%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
723Roll calls (67 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2014-11-04 · repkong@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=k · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=7 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=7 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=k · Open States ID cbf4fe33-42cf-41c2-b689-5e4c0ff150f6
Capitol: State Capitol Room 425, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-8455
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 Sam Kong. 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 Sam Kong.
Committees
- Consumer Protection and Commerce
- Culture and Arts (vice chair)
- Labor
Recent votes (latest 60 of 723 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 172 Reconsider: The committee on CPC 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. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 166 Reconsider: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 96 The committee on CPC 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. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 164 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. PRIORITIZING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN INFLUENCE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 99 Reconsider: The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 94 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 22 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 165 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 173 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS EVENT TICKET SCALPING IN HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 10–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 177 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING. | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 139 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 85 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 87 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS. | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 178 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GEN | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 118 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMAT | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 56 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 3302 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 2089 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 2694 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. | Yea | Pass 9–2 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 2061 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS. | Nay | Pass 9–2 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 847 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 2102 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-09 | SB 2050 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 204 The committee on CPC 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. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2804 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO COMMERCE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 194 The committee on CPC 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. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 117 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY PO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 3137 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 3132 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 129 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE TO ADHERE TO AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ISSUING TIMELY REIMBURSEMENTS OF HEALTH CARE CLAIMS PURSUANT TO THE STATE'S CLEAN CLAIMS STATUTE. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 193 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 125 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY PO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 202 The committee on CPC 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 | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2272 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 203 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2487 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. | Nay | Pass 10–1 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 137 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE AND AN END TO HOSTILITIES IN IRAN. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2960 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2271 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 192 The committee on CPC 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 | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2175 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | SB 2347 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | SB 83 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOTELS. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-02 | SB 874 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 2835 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LIQUOR. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 3248 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 3144 Reconsider: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 2400 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 3102 Reconsider: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PORT PILOTAGE. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 2053 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-04-01 | SB 2386 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS. | Yea | Pass 10–1 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 145 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMAT | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | SB 2964 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 112 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | SB 2031 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 168 The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUEST THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A TEMPORARY WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE CURRENT CAPACITY OF UTILITY SERVICES, THE EXPECTED LIFESPAN OF EXISTING COASTLINE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS O | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 84 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 100 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 42 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 172 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AND PROCUREMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |