Sean Quinlan
Democratic · HI · Hawaii State Representative
Sean Quinlan is Hawaii House Majority Leader and represents North Shore communities. He has identified tourism-related traffic and highway conditions as district concerns.
Where Sean Quinlan stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records), Corporate Accountability (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 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
On 2024-04-05, Sean Quinlan introduced House Bill 2248, which appropriated funds for a North Shore of Oahu beach-management and climate-adaptation plan.
April 5, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
On 2025-05-30, Hawaii enacted House Bill 133, introduced by Sean Quinlan, appropriating $685,870 for each of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish interscholastic surfing programs in public schools.
May 30, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: governor.hawaii.gov
On 2024-04-05, Sean Quinlan introduced House Bill 2248, which appropriated funds for a North Shore of Oahu beach-management and climate-adaptation plan.
April 5, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net
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
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
On 2025-05-30, Hawaii enacted House Bill 133, introduced by Sean Quinlan, appropriating $685,870 for each of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish interscholastic surfing programs in public schools.
May 30, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: governor.hawaii.gov
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
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
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 oppose
Voted for 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, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
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
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
Track record — General
General · 1 record
On 2024-03-15, Sean Quinlan presented reports for the Hawaii House Tourism Committee while serving as its chair.
March 15, 2024
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov
Past race Sean Quinlan ran in:
- State Representative, Dist 47 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 47; Hawaii · incumbent