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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 35 bills:
    3 Passed
    0 Failed
    32 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 35 bills: 3 passed, 0 failed, and 32 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.

    No personal gifts data found

    Policy

    Bills Authored by Jackson Sayama

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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 20237SEC
    Apr 24, 2025

    HB 202

    RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.

    Preview image for HB 1622MIN
    Apr 24, 2025

    HB 162

    RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

    Preview image for HB 1591MIN
    Apr 24, 2025

    HB 159

    RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

    Preview image for HB 4778MIN
    Apr 21, 2025

    HB 477

    RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.

    Preview image for HB 47732SEC
    Feb 11, 2025

    HB 477

    RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.

    Preview image for HB 1615MIN
    Feb 11, 2025

    HB 161

    RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

    Preview image for HB 4784MIN
    Feb 11, 2025

    HB 478

    RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

    Preview image for HB 13882MIN
    Feb 11, 2025

    HB 1388

    RELATING TO RETIRANTS.

    Preview image for HB 1621MIN
    Feb 6, 2025

    HB 162

    RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

    Preview image for HB 1659MIN
    Feb 6, 2025

    HB 165

    RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.

    Preview image for HB 1591MIN
    Feb 6, 2025

    HB 159

    RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

    Preview image for HB 1631MIN
    Feb 6, 2025

    HB 163

    RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.

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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