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Jackson Sayama

Democrat, State House of Representatives
District 21, Oʻahu
Time in office:
  • House: 2020-present

    News coverage of Jackson Sayama

    Bio

    Jackson Sayama, who represents St. Louis Heights, Pālolo Valley, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise and Kaimukī, was on his neighborhood board before running for the Legislature. He is chair of the House Labor Committee, where he advocates for policies supporting working families, including working on housing and homelessness issues.

    Sayama was born and raised in St. Louis Heights. He graduated from Punahou and went to China where he attended the New York University of Shanghai. Sayama has an M.A. in public administration from the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa.

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    Bill Activity

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    Of 65 bills:
    0 Passed
    0 Failed
    65 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 65 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 65 are currently pending.

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    Financials

    This feature tracks sources of money intended to help a candidate win election.

    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).

    Agriculture

    $2.6K

    Candidate Contributions

    $3.0K

    Communications & Electronics

    $2.4K

    Construction

    $2.3K

    Energy & Natural Resources

    $100.0

    Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

    $7.4K

    General Business

    $1.1K

    Health

    $950.0

    Ideology/Single Issue

    $100.0

    Labor

    $10.7K

    Lawyers & Lobbyists

    $1.8K

    Transportation

    $400.0

    Uncoded

    $10.5K

    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
    $43.1K

    21.0% 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
    $372.0

    31.0% lower than the average legislators

    Grand Total for Elections

    $43.5K

    21.0% 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.

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    Policy

    Bills Authored by Jackson Sayama

    HB 2360
    DLIR; FAMILY LEAVE; MEDICAL LEAVE; INSURANCE PROGRAM; BENEFITS

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Labor

    In Progress
    DLIR; FAMILY LEAVE; MEDICAL LEAVE; INSURANCE PROGRAM; BENEFITSCommittee: House Standing Committee on Labor
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    Hearings

    Featured Comments

    Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

    Preview image for HB 159139SEC
    Mar 5, 2026

    HB 1591

    HEALTHCARE PRECEPTOR TAX CREDIT; PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS; DIETITIANS; SOCIAL WORKERS; RESIDENCY PROGRAMS; PRECEPTOR...

    Preview image for HB 23591MIN
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2359

    DHRD; ERS; EUTF; PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTS; STATE AND COUNTY POSITIONS; 89-DAY CONTRACTS;...

    Preview image for HB 21643MIN
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2164

    WORKERS' COMPENSATION; BENEFITS; COMPOUNDED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

    Preview image for HB 23583MIN
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2358

    DLE; LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATORS; ADJUTANT GENERAL; DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL; FIRE MARSHAL; DEPUTY...

    Preview image for HB 235953SEC
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2359

    DHRD; ERS; EUTF; PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTS; STATE AND COUNTY POSITIONS; 89-DAY CONTRACTS;...

    Preview image for HB 216428SEC
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2164

    WORKERS' COMPENSATION; BENEFITS; COMPOUNDED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

    Preview image for HB 235824SEC
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 2358

    DLE; LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATORS; ADJUTANT GENERAL; DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL; FIRE MARSHAL; DEPUTY...

    Preview image for HB 16542MIN
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 1654

    AG; PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; CONFIDENTIAL COMPLAINT PROCESS; REPORTS

    Preview image for HB 16632MIN
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 1663

    REIMBURSEMENT; PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; TRAVEL COSTS; INTEREST OWED

    Preview image for HB 17913MIN
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 1791

    WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION ACT; WAREHOUSE QUOTAS; EMPLOYER RECORDKEEPING

    Preview image for HB 16553MIN
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 1655

    COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; SCOPE OF NEGOTIATIONS; EXCLUSIONS; RETIREMENT BENEFITS

    Preview image for HB 216546SEC
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 2165

    DLIR; HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW; UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; RECOVERY OF BENEFITS; ASSESSMENTS; RECORDS...

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    District

    State House of Representatives District 21

    Previous Election (2024):

    Sayama, Jackson D.
    71.5%
    WON
    Seashell, Joelle
    21.9%

    Census Data

    Median age010203040

    Median age