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Photo of Jackson D. Sayama

House District 21
St. Louis Heights, Pālolo Valley, Maunalani Heights, Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimukī
Room: 443
Phone: 808-586-6900
Fax: 808-586-6910
repsayama@capitol.hawaii.gov
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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 Measures Introduced in 2026
Measure and Title
HB69
RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB128 HD1
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
HB160
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB161 HD1
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.
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.
HB428 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
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.
HB455 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB472 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
HB473
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB475
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES.
HB476 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
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.
HB546 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB549 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
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.
HB702 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB704
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB714 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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.
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 HD3
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.
HB1512
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1519 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB1522 HD1
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
HB1537 HD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1545
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR WORKERS.
HB1552
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
HB1554
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
HB1555
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1556
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB1557
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB1558
RELATING TO LABOR.
HB1573 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1574 HD2
RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
HB1591 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1592 HD1
RELATING TO ASSAULT.
HB1597 HD1
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
HB1598 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
HB1609
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
HB1613 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1640
RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
HB1641 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1644 HD2
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB1654 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
HB1655 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB1656 HD1
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
HB1657
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB1658 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1659 HD1
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB1660 HD1
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
HB1661 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
HB1662
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
HB1663 HD2
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
HB1664 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
HB1674
RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
HB1676 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB1711 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1712 HD1
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
HB1715 HD1
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1719 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1724 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1729 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1735
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
HB1737 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
HB1739 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
HB1769 HD2
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
HB1790 HD2
RELATING TO POLICING.
HB1791
RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
HB1798 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
HB1801 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1803 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE.
HB1804 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.
HB1827
RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
HB1837
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB1838 HD2
RELATING TO VISAS.
HB1840 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1849 HD1
RELATING TO LICENSING.
HB1850 HD2
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
HB1851 HD3
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1852
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
HB1853 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB1857 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1859 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1872 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB1877 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
HB1884 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1886 HD2
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB1887
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.
HB1888 HD3
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
HB1893 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1897 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
HB1898 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1918 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1922
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1949 HD1
RELATING TO THE GREEN FEE.
HB1956 HD1
RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS.
HB1959 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB1960 HD2
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB1961 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1962 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1963 HD2
RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
HB1964 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
HB1968 HD1
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
HB1973 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1976 HD1
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB1977 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB2001 HD2
RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
HB2003
RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.
HB2020 HD2
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
HB2021 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2046 HD2
RELATING TO THE ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI COMMISSION.
HB2114 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2115 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2116 HD2
RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB2136
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
HB2137 HD3
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2140 HD2
RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS.
HB2141 HD2
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB2154 HD1
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
HB2159 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2161 HD3
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
HB2162
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB2163 HD1
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB2164 HD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
HB2165 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
HB2168 HD2
RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
HB2208 HD1
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB2220
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB2221
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB2358 HD2
RELATING TO RETIREMENT.
HB2359 HD1
RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
HB2360 HD2
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB2372 HD1
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
HB2373
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
HB2414 HD1
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
HB2448 HD1
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
HB2468 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.
HB2472 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
HB2485
RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
HB2516 HD1
RELATING TO HELMETS.
HB2571
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
HB2589 HD1
RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
HB2591
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2597 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HCR6
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HCR31
RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII.
HCR35
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
HCR36
ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF OKAYAMA, JAPAN.
HCR45
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
HCR46
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR101
NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
HCR112
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
HCR113
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INCREASE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME ACCESSIBILITY FOR PRIVATE-PAY INDIVIDUALS.
HR5
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HR31
RECOGNIZING 2026 AS THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS IN HAWAII.
HR41
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.
HR42
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HR93
NOMINATING JOHN D. WAIHEʻE III FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.
HR104
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR ALL CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION.
HR105
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INCREASE COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME ACCESSIBILITY FOR PRIVATE-PAY INDIVIDUALS.