Chris Todd
- House: 2017-present
Bio
Chris Toshiro Todd represents Hilo, Keaukaha, Orchidlands Estate, ‘Āinaloa, Hawaiian Acres, Fern Acres, Kurtistown and Kea‘au. Born and raised in Hilo, he is a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i Hilo with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science.
In 2025, Todd took over chairmanship of the House Finance Committee after the previous chair was ousted at the end of session. Todd previously held several positions at Suisan Fish Market and Hawai‘i Paper Products in 2016 before being appointed to the House seat in 2017 to fill a vacancy. He is passionate about helping local youth and advocating for working families throughout the state.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 25 bills: 1 passed, 22 failed, and 2 are currently pending.
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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.
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| University of Hawaii, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation | $1,968.16 | Jul 26, 2017 | Travel to Huntsville, Alabama |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 14th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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| Council of State Governments West | $2,605 | Dec 9, 2019 | Western Legislative Academy |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 11th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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| National conference of state legislatures | $1,691 | Jan 24, 2020 | NCSL Opioid Policy Fellows program |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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| NCSL, CDC | $942.23 | Dec 5, 2022 | NCSL Opioid Policy Fellows Alumni Meeting |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 15th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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