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Justin Woodson

Democrat, State House of Representatives
District 9, Maui
Time in office:
  • House: 2012-present

    News coverage of Justin Woodson

    Bio

    Justin Woodson is chair of the House Education Committee and has represented Maui in the Legislature for more than a dozen years. His priorities include pre-K and kindergarten programs, and strengthening STEM education. He helped establish the Hawaiʻi Promise program in Hawaiʻi’s community colleges.

    Woodson represents Kahului, Pu‘unēnē and Wailuku. His government experience includes working as an analyst and clerk for Sen. Carol Fukunga and the late Rep. Mele Carroll.

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    Bill Activity

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    Of 44 bills:
    1 Passed
    0 Failed
    43 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 44 bills: 1 passed, 0 failed, and 43 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

    $1.8K

    Communications & Electronics

    $500.0

    Construction

    $2.3K

    Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

    $3.2K

    General Business

    $400.0

    Health

    $200.0

    Ideology/Single Issue

    $200.0

    Labor

    $10.0K

    Lawyers & Lobbyists

    $700.0

    Transportation

    $500.0

    Uncoded

    $3.1K

    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
    $22.8K

    58.0% 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
    $147.0

    73.0% lower than the average legislators

    Grand Total for Elections

    $22.9K

    58.0% 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.

    Giver
    Value
    Date
    Description
    Excelin Ed$1,100Dec 5, 2018Airfare, lodging, and registration
    National Conference of State Legislatures$1,000Sep 8, 2018Lodging and registration

    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
    #2/76

    This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.

    Policy

    Bills Authored by Justin Woodson

    HB 2172
    DOE; HARD-TO-STAFF POSITIONS; PILOT PROGRAM; EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTS

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Education

    In Progress
    DOE; HARD-TO-STAFF POSITIONS; PILOT PROGRAM; EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTSCommittee: House Standing Committee on Education
    HB 1889
    DOE; SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS; WORKING GROUP; REPORT

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Education

    In Progress
    DOE; SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS; WORKING GROUP; REPORTCommittee: House Standing Committee on Education
    HB 1892
    BOARD OF EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Education

    In Progress
    BOARD OF EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER REPRESENTATIVECommittee: House Standing Committee on Education
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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 25651MIN
    Feb 5, 2026

    HB 2565

    DOE; STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION; EDUCATION WEEK; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 21722MIN
    Feb 5, 2026

    HB 2172

    DOE; HARD-TO-STAFF POSITIONS; PILOT PROGRAM; EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTS

    Preview image for HB 256542SEC
    Feb 5, 2026

    HB 2565

    DOE; STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION; EDUCATION WEEK; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 217233SEC
    Feb 5, 2026

    HB 2172

    DOE; HARD-TO-STAFF POSITIONS; PILOT PROGRAM; EMPLOYMENT; RETIRANTS

    Preview image for HB 18921MIN
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1892

    BOARD OF EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE

    Preview image for HB 188818MIN
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1888

    DOE; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL WORKERS; PROTECTION AND WORKPLACE SAFETY; PENAL CODE;...

    Preview image for HB 18923MIN
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1892

    BOARD OF EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE

    Preview image for HB 189029SEC
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1890

    SALARIES; TEACHERS; ANNUAL INCREASES

    Preview image for HB 189336SEC
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1893

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TEACHER NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL...

    Preview image for HB 18878MIN
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1887

    DOE; PUBLIC SCHOOLS; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; LITERACY; CURRICULA; POLICY; ADVISORY COUNCIL; GRANT PILOT...

    Preview image for HB 18882MIN
    Feb 3, 2026

    HB 1888

    DOE; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL WORKERS; PROTECTION AND WORKPLACE SAFETY; PENAL CODE;...

    Preview image for HB 62036SEC
    Apr 25, 2025

    HB 620

    DOE; BRAILLE; LOW VISION OR BLIND STUDENTS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; SECTION 504...

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    District

    State House of Representatives District 9

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