Kyle T. Yamashita
Democratic · HI · Hawaii State Representative, District 12
Kyle Yamashita has represented Maui's District 12 since 2004 and serves on House Finance. A Pukalani native, he attended Leeward Community College and operated a small business.
Where Kyle T. Yamashita 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 (3 records)
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
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 — 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 2025-02-21, the Hawaii House Finance hearing notice identified Representative Kyle T. Yamashita as committee chair for a public hearing on state measures before the Finance Committee.
February 21, 2025
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov
Past race Kyle T. Yamashita ran in:
- State Representative, Dist 12 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 12; Hawaii · incumbent