Justin Woodson
- House: 2012-present
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.
Leader Badges
Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 44 bills: 5 passed, 38 failed, and 1 are currently pending.
Alignment Meter
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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.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Excelin Ed | $1,100 | Dec 5, 2018 | Airfare, lodging, and registration |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | $1,000 | Sep 8, 2018 | Lodging 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
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| National Conference of State Legislatures | $2,724.61 | Oct 21, 2019 | Airare, meals, hotel, baggage, ground transportation, audio visual, room rental |
| Education Commission of the States | $2,489.88 | Jul 9, 2019 | Registration, airfare, and hotel |
| ExcelinEd | $1,749.23 | Nov 19, 2019 | Airfare, ground transportation, registration, and hotel |
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 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NCSL | $2,769.17 | Dec 6, 2021 | Lodging, airfare, ground transportation, and meals |
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 1st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| NCSL | $2,930.94 | Feb 26, 2022 | Lodging, airfare, ground transportation, meals, a/v expenses |
| Code.org | $2,762.57 | Sep 21, 2022 | Hotel, conference fee, airfare, and meals |
| The Hunt Institute | $1,756.5 | Aug 24, 2022 | Flights, loding, and meals |
| 50Can | $1,423.48 | Nov 16, 2022 | Hotel, ground transportation, airfare, and meals |
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 1st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| National Conference of State Legislatures | $1,500 | Oct 4, 2017 | Airfare, lodging, meals |
| Excel in Ed | $1,100 | Dec 11, 2017 | Airfare, lodging |
| iNACOL | $950 | Oct 25, 2017 | Airfare, lodging, meals |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 7th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| National Conference of State Legislatures | $1,926.76 | Jun 19, 2023 | Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and meals |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 18th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| The Hunt Institute | $3,250.39 | Sep 3, 2024 | Airfare, ground transportation, food/beverage, and hotel |
| ExcelinEd | $2,139 | Nov 13, 2024 | Airfare, incidentals, registration, meals, and hotel |
| Education Commission of the States | $1,139 | Dec 3, 2024 | Hotel, food, airfare |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to Hawai'i. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 4th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
3MIN
HB 1888
DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace...
2MIN
HB 1894
DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instructional Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs;...
1MIN
HB 1891
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-Based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development
1MIN
HB 1888
DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace...
1MIN
HB 1891
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-Based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development
3MIN
HB 1894
DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instructional Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs;...
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