

Jarrett Keohokalole
- Senate: 2018-present
- House: 2014-2018
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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.
Bill Activity
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Of 130 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 130 bills: 6 passed, 0 failed, and 124 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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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.
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.
73.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
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 | $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 |
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
This legislator is ranked 8th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Jarrett Keohokalole
Committees
Most of the policy work in the Hawai’i state Capitol is done in “Standing” committees.
Hearings
Featured Comments
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SB 2044
DORMANT CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; GROSS PREMIUMS TAX; MEETING REQUIREMENT; EXEMPTION
SB 2043
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; INSURANCE; CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION; EXAMINATIONS
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