Digital Democracy
Technology that reveals how decisions are made in Hawaiʻi
Our unprecedented, custom-built AI tool tracks every word spoken in public hearings, every dollar donated to politicians, every bill introduced, every vote cast and more. If there’s something you should know, Digital Democracy has it.
Here are three features of Digital Democracy: 1-Browse the database through the navigation above or search it in the bar to the right. 2-Below, see the latest state agenda on seven major topics, as curated by our reporters. 3-Look up any of Hawaiʻi’s 76 legislators to see data and stories about their activities, politics, policy interests and personal background. For more details, see our “About” page or our “Methodology” page.
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Hawaiʻi Agenda 2026
You can follow the state’s agenda this year on your favorite topic.
Legislature at a Glance
Hawaiʻi’s Legislature consists of 76 members: 25 senators elected to four-year terms and 51 House members elected to two-year terms. The Legislature convenes annually on the third Wednesday in January and generally adjourns in early May. Rank-and-file lawmakers currently earn $74,160 but in 2025 the Legislature agreed to pay raises recommended by a state salary commission that will increase their annual pay every year until it reaches $114,348 in 2030.
Top 10 and Bottom 10 Lists
This display uses data to sort the Top 10 and Bottom 10 legislators according to various criteria. Notes: Rep. Joe Gedeon did not participate in the 2025 session. List of bills introduced does not include “by request.” Bill author is the first named introducer. Election Money and Labor Money represent data from the two years before the 2025 session.
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Deeper Dives
