Angus McKelvey
- Senate: 2022-present
- House: 2006-2022
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Bio
Angus McKelvey was a member of the state House for 16 years before moving to the Senate where he chairs the Government Operations Committee. He represents West Maui, Mā‘alaea, Waikapū and South Maui. He is a member of the LahainaTown Action Committee, Kihei Community Association and Rotary Club Lahaina Sunrise.
McKelvey has a law degree from Concord School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Whittier College. McKelvey lost his own home in the August 2023 Lahaina fire that destroyed most of the town and killed 102 people. He’s been an outspoken advocate for rebuilding Lahaina and helping people who lost loved ones, homes and businesses.
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Of 137 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 137 bills: 4 passed, 0 failed, and 133 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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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.
14.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
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31.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
14.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kido | $25 | Dec 10, 2018 | Starbucks gift card |
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
This legislator is ranked 11th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Angus McKelvey
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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.
17MINSB 2964
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE; UNDERINSURANCE; REPLACEMENT COST VALUE; MANDATORY DISCLOSURE; OFFER TO INSURE TO...
10MINSB 2950
CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; CATASTROPHIC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY RISKS; AUTHORIZATION; REPORTS
28SECSB 3245
DHS; SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; MINIMUM CERTIFICATION PERIODS; ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT;...
1MINSB 2932
STATE BUILDINGS; STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE; UNIVERSAL CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS;...
5MINSB 2932
STATE BUILDINGS; STATE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION; HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE; UNIVERSAL CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS;...
2MINSB 2961
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE; ADDITIONAL LIVING EXPENSES; ALE BENEFITS; LEASE OF TEMPORARY PRIMARY RESIDENCE;...
49SECSB 2970
CODE OF ETHICS; COMPLIANCE; CONTRACTS; PRINCIPAL STATE DEPARTMENT; DIRECTORS, ACTING DIRECTORS, DEPUTY...
46SECSB 2928
SPO; SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM; SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR; SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE...
District
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