Sen. Dru Kanuha
Democratic Hawaii Senate · District 3 · Hawaii
-0.070Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#9 of 20Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.7%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1986Roll calls (81 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2018-11-06 · senkanuha@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=k · Open States ID e75469cc-851a-4e63-9908-9e63b5215448
Capitol: State Capitol Room 206, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9385
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 Dru Kanuha. 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 Dru Kanuha.
Committees
- Health and Human Services
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1986 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1853 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO DEMENTIA. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3045 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2907 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2756 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2272 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2417 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3204 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2547 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2268 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO EQUITY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2207 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1801 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3203 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3137 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2329 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2271 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2271 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2600 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3132 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3157 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2272 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2400 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2861 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2001 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3245 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1509 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2474 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2567 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | 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 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3215 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2452 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO STATE BONDS. | Not Voting | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1707 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 1541 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. | 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 1854 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2310 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3302 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 2104 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 1518 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 847 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 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 2–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1692 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2319 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | HB 1515 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 3156 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | SB 3136 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. | Yea | Pass 2–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 3082 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-21 | HCR 33 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 35 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 105 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR NURSING TO COMPILE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF RECOMMENDED SAFE PATIENT STAFFING STRATEGIES AND RATIOS FOR ALL NURSING SPECIALTIES AND SUBSPECIALTIES ACROSS ALL HEALTH CARE SETTINGS, AND TO MAINTAIN | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | HCR 32 The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 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 | Yea | Pass 4–0 |