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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:
    0 Passed
    0 Failed
    44 Pending

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

    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 18904MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1890

    SALARIES; TEACHERS; ANNUAL INCREASES

    Preview image for HB 18911MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1891

    DOE; DYSLEXIA SCREENING; UNIVERSAL SCREENING; EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS; TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Preview image for HB 18883MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1888

    DOE; AG; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL WORKERS; SPORTS OFFICIALS; PROTECTION AND WORKPLACE...

    Preview image for HB 18942MIN
    May 1, 2026

    HB 1894

    DOE; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; BRAILLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; SECTION 504 PLANS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS;...

    Preview image for HB 18911MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1891

    DOE; DYSLEXIA SCREENING; UNIVERSAL SCREENING; EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS; TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Preview image for HB 18881MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1888

    DOE; AG; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL WORKERS; SPORTS OFFICIALS; PROTECTION AND WORKPLACE...

    Preview image for HB 18901MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1890

    SALARIES; TEACHERS; ANNUAL INCREASES

    Preview image for HB 18943MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 1894

    DOE; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; BRAILLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; SECTION 504 PLANS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS;...

    Preview image for HB 18901MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 1890

    SALARIES; TEACHERS; ANNUAL INCREASES

    Preview image for HB 18881MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 1888

    DOE; AG; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; EDUCATIONAL WORKERS; SPORTS OFFICIALS; PROTECTION AND WORKPLACE...

    Preview image for HB 21712MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 2171

    UH; ENTERPRISE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; COUNTIES; ZONING

    Preview image for HB 18941MIN
    Apr 28, 2026

    HB 1894

    DOE; BRAILLE INSTRUCTION; BRAILLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; SECTION 504 PLANS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS;...

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    District

    State House of Representatives District 9

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