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Jeanne Kapela

Democratic · HI · Hawaii State Representative, District 5

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Jeanne Kapela is the Democratic state representative for House District 5. Raised in South Kona, she worked with survivors of sex trafficking before joining the Legislature.

Where Jeanne Kapela stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Election Integrity (1 record),

Opposes

Corporate Accountability (2 records)

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Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support

  • Voted for Senate Bill 1433, which lets the needle exchange program give out sterile syringes based on need. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 36-13, and it became law.

    April 30, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • Voted for House Bill 1961, which makes it a crime to block someone's way into or out of a health care facility. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-10, and it became law.

    April 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

Track record — Election Integrity

Election Integrity · 1 support

  • Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.

    May 6, 2026Supports Election Integrity

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support

  • Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.

    May 6, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 2 oppose

  • Voted for Senate Bill 2400, which exempts seaglider passenger companies from Hawaii's Water Carrier Act. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.

    May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

  • Voted for Senate Bill 897, which caps what an electric utility must pay for property damage after a catastrophic wildfire. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 39-10, and it became law.

    April 30, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Voted against Senate Bill 2694, which lets regulated shipping companies raise cargo rates up to 5 percent a year without a full rate case. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 35-15, and it became law.

    May 6, 2026

    Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026

  • Recorded an aye vote with reservations on Senate Bill 3344, which passed third reading in the Hawaii House.

    April 9, 2024

    Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026

  • Recorded a no vote on House Bill 1807, which passed second reading and was referred to the Committee on Finance.

    February 16, 2024

    Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026

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Profile last researched September 8, 2026.