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Jarrett Keohokalole‘s family has lived for generations in the Kāne‘ohe and Kailua area that he represents in the Legislature. He served two terms in the House before moving to the Senate in 2018.
Keohokalole is a member of the Senate leadership team where he is an Assistant Majority Whip. He chairs the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee and is the co-chair of the Native Hawaiian Caucus. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii Mānoa and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at UH.
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Of 138 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 138 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 138 are currently pending.
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Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.
334.0% higher than the average legislators
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.
73.0% lower than the average legislators
330.0% higher 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.
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 |
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| Organization of Onipaa Kakou | $25 | Jan 16, 2018 | Queen Liliuokalani |
| SanHI | $20 | Jan 18, 2018 | Bag of Bagels |
| SanHi Government Strategies | $20 | Jan 11, 2018 | Box of Musubis |
| McDonald's | $15 | Jan 18, 2018 | Breakfast Items: Egg Mcmuffin, Yogurt, Oatmeal |
| Healthcare Association of Hawaii | $15 | Jan 16, 2018 | First Aid Kit, Dietary Supplements, Tylenol, and Medicines |
| Organization of Onipaa Kakou | $15 | Jan 16, 2018 | Poi (Taro), Snacks, and Dvds |
| Department of Transportation | $10 | Jan 16, 2018 | Butter Mochi |
| Hawaii Cattlemen's Council | $10 | Jan 16, 2018 | Bag of cookies |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | $10 | Jan 16, 2018 | Sunburn spray, salve stick and essential oils. |
| Hale Mahaolu and Maui Economic Opportunity | $10 | Jan 16, 2018 | Peanut Butter Mocha |
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.
This legislator is ranked 8th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
Most of the policy work in the Hawai’i state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees.
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...
PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026
STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...
PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026
STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...
STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...
PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026
DCCA; ATTORNEY GENERAL; OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION; DOH; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AI COMPANIONS;...
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; INSURANCE; CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; EXAMINATIONS; REPORT
PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026
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