

Mahina Poepoe
- House: 2022-present
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Mahina Poepoe was born and raised on Molokaʻi and currently represents a district spread across four islands. Her territory includes Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Kaho‘olawe, Kahului, Ha‘ikū, Pe‘ahi, Huelo, Nāhiku, Hāna and Kīpahuluhe. She is the vice chair of the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee.
Poepoe graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu with a degree in public administration while also owning and operating a local surf shop on Molokaʻi. A priority for her is community advocacy and volunteer conservation work. She co-founded Kūpeke Ahupuaʻa and has worked to set a zero cap on short-term vacation rentals on Molokaʻi.
Bill Activity
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Of 23 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 23 bills: 2 passed, 0 failed, and 21 are currently pending.
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Financials
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Election
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Candidate Donations
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65.0% lower than the average legislators
Independent Expenditures
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31.0% lower than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
64.0% lower than the average legislators
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Influence
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Policy
Bills Authored by Mahina Poepoe
Committee: House Standing Committee on Transportation
Committee: House Standing Committee on Transportation
Committee: House Standing Committee on Water & Land
Committees
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Hearings
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District
Previous Election (2024):
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