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Jarrett Keohokalole

Democrat, State Senate
District 24, Oʻahu
Time in office:
  • Senate: 2018-present
  • House: 2014-2018

    News coverage of Jarrett Keohokalole

    Bio

    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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    Bill Activity

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    Of 138 bills:
    0 Passed
    0 Failed
    138 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 138 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 138 are currently pending.

    Alignment Meter

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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

    $2.8K

    Candidate Contributions

    $4.5K

    Communications & Electronics

    $5.8K

    Construction

    $10.9K

    Energy & Natural Resources

    $3.3K

    Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

    $24.0K

    General Business

    $16.9K

    Government Agencies/Education/Other

    $500.0

    Health

    $6.6K

    Ideology/Single Issue

    $1.6K

    Labor

    $33.1K

    Lawyers & Lobbyists

    $9.4K

    Transportation

    $9.1K

    Uncoded

    $108.6K

    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
    $237.0K

    334.0% higher 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
    $147.0

    73.0% lower than the average legislators

    Grand Total for Elections

    $237.2K

    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.


    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.

    Giver
    Value
    Date
    Description
    Organization of Onipaa Kakou$25Jan 16, 2018Queen Liliuokalani
    SanHI$20Jan 18, 2018Bag of Bagels
    SanHi Government Strategies$20Jan 11, 2018Box of Musubis
    McDonald's$15Jan 18, 2018Breakfast Items: Egg Mcmuffin, Yogurt, Oatmeal
    Healthcare Association of Hawaii$15Jan 16, 2018First Aid Kit, Dietary Supplements, Tylenol, and Medicines
    Organization of Onipaa Kakou$15Jan 16, 2018Poi (Taro), Snacks, and Dvds
    Department of Transportation$10Jan 16, 2018Butter Mochi
    Hawaii Cattlemen's Council$10Jan 16, 2018Bag of cookies
    Office of Hawaiian Affairs$10Jan 16, 2018Sunburn spray, salve stick and essential oils.
    Hale Mahaolu and Maui Economic Opportunity$10Jan 16, 2018Peanut Butter Mocha
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    Gifts

    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.

    Gift Received Rating
    #8/76

    This legislator is ranked 8th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

    Policy

    Bills Authored by Jarrett Keohokalole

    SB 2487
    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026

    Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

    In Progress
    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
    SB 2050
    HAWAII BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC; LICENSURE; CHIROPRACTIC STUDENTS; CLINICAL TRAINING; RULES; REPORT

    Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

    In Progress
    HAWAII BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC; LICENSURE; CHIROPRACTIC STUDENTS; CLINICAL TRAINING; RULES; REPORTCommittee: Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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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 SB 1483MIN
    May 1, 2026

    SB 148

    STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...

    Preview image for SB 24871MIN
    May 1, 2026

    SB 2487

    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026

    Preview image for SB 1481MIN
    May 1, 2026

    SB 148

    STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...

    Preview image for SB 24871MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    SB 2487

    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026

    Preview image for SB 1481MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    SB 148

    STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...

    Preview image for SB 1481MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    SB 148

    STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII; BOXING AND COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION OF HAWAII;...

    Preview image for SB 24871MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    SB 2487

    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026

    Preview image for SB 30016MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    SB 3001

    DCCA; ATTORNEY GENERAL; OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION; DOH; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AI COMPANIONS;...

    Preview image for SB 20432MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    SB 2043

    INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; INSURANCE; CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; EXAMINATIONS; REPORT

    Preview image for SB 24871MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    SB 2487

    PUC; RATEMAKING; PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES; HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026

    Preview image for SB 30011MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    SB 3001

    DCCA; ATTORNEY GENERAL; OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION; DOH; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AI COMPANIONS;...

    Preview image for SB 20432MIN
    Apr 27, 2026

    SB 2043

    INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; INSURANCE; CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; EXAMINATIONS; REPORT

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    District

    State Senate District 24

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