Carol Fukunaga
- Senate: 2022-present
- Senate: 1992-2012
- House: 1986-1992
- House: 1978-1982
News coverage of Carol Fukunaga
Bio
Carol Fukunaga returned to the Senate in November 2022 where her district covers Mānoa, Makiki, Punchbowl, Papakōlea, Tantalus, and the University area. She previously served on the Honolulu City Council. Fukunaga currently serves as vice chair of Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee and is also a member on the committees on energy, economic development, higher education and public safety, intergovernmental and military affairs.
A member of the William S. Richardson Law School’s inaugural class (1973-1976), Fukunaga has made a lifelong commitment to public service since the 1978 Constitutional Convention.
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Of 55 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 55 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 55 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
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80.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
80.0% lower than the average legislators
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Influence
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Policy
Bills Authored by Carol Fukunaga
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Committees
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Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Senate Standing Committee on Education
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
Hearings
Featured Comments
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28SECSB 874
EQUALITY CAUCUS; HAWAII BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; VETERINARY MEDICINE; VETERINARIAN-CLIENT-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP; PET...
7MINSB 3239
HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY; LANGUAGE ACCESS; APPROPRIATION
38SECSB 3191
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SAFETY AND DROWNING PREVENTION; ESTABLISHMENT; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATION
41SECSB 3191
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SAFETY AND DROWNING PREVENTION; ESTABLISHMENT; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATION
45SECSB 3191
DEPARTMENT OF WATER SAFETY AND DROWNING PREVENTION; ESTABLISHMENT; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATION
2MINSB 2688
HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION; COMPASSIONATE RELEASE; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION
23MINSB 2688
HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION; COMPASSIONATE RELEASE; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION
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