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St. Louis Heights, Pālolo Valley, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimukī
Rep. Sayama is a proud fourth generation Japanese-American, born and raised in St. Louis Heights. Graduating from Punahou, Rep. Sayama went to China where he attended the New York University of Shanghai. After gaining a global perspective, Rep. Sayama returned home and found that many of his family, friends, and neighbors moved to the mainland. With a hope to build a Hawaii where local families can thrive, Rep. Sayama dedicated himself to public service.

Having served on his neighborhood board and as Vice-Chairman of the Labor and Tourism Committee, Rep. Sayama understands the importance of listening to his constituents to create sound policies and take action. In his first term, Rep. Sayama spearheaded legislation to address the rampant catalytic converter thefts and introduced legislation to improve afterschool care programs. In the district, Rep. Sayama has organized a COVID vaccination event and served hundreds of residents and has continued to engage teachers and principals on school improvements.

Currently in his fifth term, Rep. Sayama serves as Chair of the House Committee on Labor, advocating for policies supporting Hawaiʻi’s working families. He remains focused on ensuring a sustainable future for the state through investments in housing, education, and infrastructure. Rep. Sayama continues to champion affordable homeownership opportunities and has supported efforts to modernize school facilities and expand mental health resources for students. As a strong supporter of paid family leave, he believes working families should have the time and flexibility to care for loved ones without risking financial hardship. Deeply rooted in his community, Rep. Sayama remains actively engaged in local efforts—from supporting K-12 schools and addressing homelessness, to organizing park cleanups and improving neighborhood well-being.
Education:
-Master of Public Administration, University of Hawaii, 2024
-New York University Shanghai 2019
-Punahou School 2015

Professional & Community Activities:
-Member of the Palolo Alliance Club 2025
-Board Member - Neighborhood Board Five 2025
-Honolulu Chinese Jaycees 2022-2024
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2025 Committee Member of
 2025 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB69
RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB125 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB128 HD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB133 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO SURFING.
HB159 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
HB160
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB161 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB162 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB163 HD1
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
HB164 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
HB165 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.
HB166 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
HB167
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY.
HB168
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB169 HD1
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
HB170
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB171
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB172
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
HB173
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB174
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB202 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
HB203
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
HB205 HD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB213 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB219
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB220 HD1
RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.
HB221
RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB222 HD1
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
HB223 HD1
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
HB224 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.
HB225 HD1
RELATING TO SQUATTING.
HB238 HD1
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB246
RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
HB249 HD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB278 HD1
RELATING TO POLICING.
HB279
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB301
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
HB302 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB303 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
HB325 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
HB335
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB423 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB424 HD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB427 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB428 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB430 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
HB431 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB432 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB434
RELATING TO DOULAS.
HB435 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB436
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB437 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
HB438 HD2
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB441 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
HB442 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB455 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB472 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
HB473
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB474 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
HB475
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.
HB476 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
HB477 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
HB478
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB479
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
HB480 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB497 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB505 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RED HILL.
HB546 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB549 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB550 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB553 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB555 HD1
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
HB557 HD2
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
HB581
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB605
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB619 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB625 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB656
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
HB700 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
HB702 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB703 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB704
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB712 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB714 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB727 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
HB728
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB729 HD2
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB730 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB731 HD1
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB755 HD2
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB756 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB757 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB760 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB788
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
HB789
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB806 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB807 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB810 HD1
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
HB813 HD1
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB815 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
HB847 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
HB848
RELATING TO EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB980 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
HB1182 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB1183 HD2
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
HB1221 HD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB1343 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1388 HD1
RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
HB1389 HD1
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
HB1416
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1483 HD1 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HCR24 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
HCR179 HD1
REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.
HR23 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
HR175 HD1
REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND TECHNOLOGY AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON LABOR TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM FOR THE STATE.