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Amy Perruso
Democrat, State House of Representatives
District 46, Oʻahu
Time in office:
- House: 2018-present
News coverage of Amy Perruso
Bio
Amy Perruso has taught social studies in the Hawaiʻi Department of Education for about 20 years. She currently represents Waipi‘o Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, Waialua and Mokule‘ia. Prior to that she was a teacher in California, Shanghai and Finland. She holds a leadership post in the House as majority whip and is vice chair of the Energy and Environmental Protection Committee.
Perruso previously served as secretary-treasurer of the Hawai’i State Teachers Association and was a member of Gov. David Ige’s Every Student Succeeds Act Team. She has been a Fulbright Scholar and finalist for the Gilder-Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year Award.
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Bill Activity
0
Of 49 bills:0 Passed
0 Failed
49 Pending
For this session year, this legislator initiated 49 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 49 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
This display shows money given directly to the incumbent’s campaign committee (NOTE: The industry categories for donors come from Open Secrets, a nonpartisan research organization for campaign finance. Some contributions are “uncoded,” meaning they have not been assigned to an industry sector. As a result, the total for each sector is also an estimate).
Candidate Contributions
Labor
Uncoded
Candidate Donations
Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.
Total
$25.7K
53.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.
Total
$521.0
3.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
$26.2K
52.0% lower than the average legislators
This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.
Influence
There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council of State Governments | $1,637.13 | Sep 26, 2021 | CSG West Legislative Leadership Training |
| National Council of Environmental Legislators | $500 | Dec 10, 2021 | Meals for Three (3) Days of Green Amendment Boot Camp |
Gifts
For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.
Gift Received Rating
#2/76
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Amy Perruso
HR 185
REQUESTING THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 26-08 REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
HAWAII'S FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES.
In Progress Committee: House Standing Committee on Education
HR 183
REQUESTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY
WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
In Progress Committee: House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
REQUESTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY
WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.Committee: House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
HCR 195
REQUESTING THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 26-08 REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
HAWAII'S FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES.
In Progress Committee: House Standing Committee on Education
HCR 193
REQUESTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY
WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
Passed Committee: House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
REQUESTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY
WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.Committee: House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Committees
Most of the policy work in the Hawai’i state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees.
Hearings
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MINFeb 17, 2026
HB 1566
HSEO; DAGS; STATE AGENCIES; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; LIGHTING; FIRST RESPONDER FACILITIES; REPORT
29SECFeb 17, 2026
HB 1566
HSEO; DAGS; STATE AGENCIES; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; LIGHTING; FIRST RESPONDER FACILITIES; REPORT
1HFeb 10, 2026
HB 1568
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS; COST APPROVAL; INFRASTRUCTURE; PURCHASE AGREEMENTS; PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION; DEPARTMENT...
58SECFeb 10, 2026
HB 1568
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS; COST APPROVAL; INFRASTRUCTURE; PURCHASE AGREEMENTS; PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION; DEPARTMENT...
1MINFeb 10, 2026
HB 1924
MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP WORKING GROUP; MATTRESSES; BOX SPRINGS; MATTRESS FOUNDATIONS; DOH; COLLECTION; RECYCLING
4MINFeb 6, 2026
HB 1572
DAB; RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; DEMONSTRATION SITES; RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE ADVISORY COUNCIL; REPORTS;...
35SECFeb 5, 2026
HB 1567
PUC; LIFELINE BASELINE PERFORMANCE STANDARD; MEDICALLY ESSENTIAL NEEDS ENERGY PROGRAM; ELECTRIC UTILITIES
9MINApr 1, 2025
HCR 109
SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE...
District
Previous Election (2024):
Gabriel, Daniel Michael
39.6%
Perruso, Amy A.
54.5%
WON
Census Data
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