Stanley Chang
- Senate: 2016-present
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Bio
Stanley Chang chairs the Senate Housing Committee and is well-known for his advocacy for more housing for the state. A Harvard University graduate, including law school, Chang is a lifelong resident of the Waiʻalae-Kahala area. He graduated from ʻIolani School.
He practiced real estate law in Honolulu and served on the Honolulu City Council for four years before being elected to the state Senate in 2016. He represents Hawai‘i Kai, Wai‘alae-Kāhala and Diamond Head.
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Bill Activity
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Of 192 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 192 bills: 0 passed, 1 failed, and 191 are currently pending.
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Election
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32.0% higher than the average legislators
Grand Total for Elections
30.0% higher than the average legislators
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Legislative Leaders Foundation | $4,521.09 | Jul 10, 2017 | Emerging Leaders Program, Charlottesvill, VA |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $1,960.49 | Sep 13, 2017 | Wireless University Seminar |
Gifts
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Gift Received Rating
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Policy
Bills Authored by Stanley Chang
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Housing
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee: Senate Standing Committee on Housing
Committees
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Senate Standing Committee on Housing
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Senate Standing Committee on Water and Land
Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Hearings
Featured Comments
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21MINSB 2066
STATE AGENCIES; COUNTIES; STATE PROJECTS; COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP;...
24MINSB 2061
HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; NINETY-NINE YEAR LEASEHOLD PROGRAM; CONDOMINIUM UNITS;...
4MINSB 2068
OPSD; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; LAND INVENTORY TASK FORCE; STUDY; STATE LANDS; COUNTY LANDS;...
2MINSB 2227
HPHA; DLNR; STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM; STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND;...
1MINSB 2068
OPSD; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; LAND INVENTORY TASK FORCE; STUDY; STATE LANDS; COUNTY LANDS;...
1MINSB 2227
HPHA; DLNR; STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM; STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL FUND;...
1MINSB 2061
HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AFFORDABLE HOUSING; NINETY-NINE YEAR LEASEHOLD PROGRAM; CONDOMINIUM UNITS;...
2MINSB 2422
HHFDC; DOT; PRO-HOUSING SCORE PROGRAM; COUNTIES; REPORTS; TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE DENSITY; TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT; APPROPRIATION
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