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Senate District 15
Kalihi, Māpunapuna, Airport, Salt Lake, Āliamanu, Foster Village, Hickam, Pearl Harbor, and portions of ‘Aiea and Pearl City
Room: 407
Phone/Fax: 808-586-8585
senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov
Glenn Wakai is in his 16th year as a Hawaii State Senator, following eight years in the State House of Representatives. He currently serves as Majority Floor Leader, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Vice Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, and is a member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

In 1991, Glenn began a career in television news by working as a reporter/anchor in Guam and Saipan. He later returned home to work for KHON-FOX2 and KHNL NBC 8.

After 11 years in news, Glenn set aside his microphone to pursue his passion for public service. In November 2002 he was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives.

Outside of the Legislature, Glenn is President of a public relations firm, High Impact Communications. He also runs a non-profit organization, Reach out Pacific (REPAC), which takes surplus medical and educational equipment to Pacific Islands.

Glenn is the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Palau. He also sits on the board of the Aloha Medical Mission.

Glenn is a graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute and the University of Southern California.
EXPERIENCE
  • Hawaii State Senator, 2010 – Present
    • Majority Floor Leader
    • Chair, Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
    • Vice Chair, Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
    • Member, Committee on Ways and Means
    • Former Chair, Committee on Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism
    • Former Chair, Committee on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs
    • Former Vice Chair, Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
    • Former Member, Committee on Government Operations
    • Former Member, Committee on Higher Education
  • President, High Impact Communications, 2005 – Present
  • President, Reach out Pacific, 2005 – Present
  • Hawaii State Representative, 2002 – 2010
    • Vice Chair, Committee on Economic Development
  • Reporter, KHNL TV News 8, 1999 – 2002
  • Reporter, KHON 2 News, 1994 – 1999
  • News Anchor, KMCT TV (Saipan), 1993 – 1994
  • News Anchor, KUAM TV (Guam), 1991 – 1993

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
  • Honorary Consul for the Republic of Palau
  • Board Member, Aloha Medical Mission

EDUCATION
  • Mid-Pacific Institute, 1985
  • B.S. in Broadcast Journalism, B.S. in Sociology, and Minor in Business Administration, University of Southern California, 1990

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 Measures Introduced in 2026
Measure and Title
SB39
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
SB94
RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS.
SB128
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
SB130
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB132
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
SB133 SD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB177 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
SB178
RELATING TO SURFING.
SB227 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB371 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
SB413
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB477
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
SB508
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB581 SD1
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB582 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
SB584
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
SB585 SD2
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.
SB586 SD1
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB587 SD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB588 SD2
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB590
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
SB593 SD1
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.
SB600
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB603 SD1
RELATING TO VETERANS.
SB604
RELATING TO THE TIP CREDIT.
SB605
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB606
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB607
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
SB608 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
SB609 SD1
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
SB639 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
SB756
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB972
RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB974
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
SB975
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB976 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB977
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB978
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB979
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
SB980
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
SB993
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
SB994
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SB995
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
SB996 SD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB997 SD3 HD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB998
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
SB999 SD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB1022 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
SB1125
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
SB1126
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
SB1175 SD1
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
SB1198
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1199
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
SB1219
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1222
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SB1223
RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.
SB1253
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
SB1278 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1286 SD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1297
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
SB1499
RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
SB1503 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
SB1581 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
SB1588 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
SB1589 SD3 HD2
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
SB1590
RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
SB1622 SD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB1664
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
SB2074 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
SB2075 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
SB2076 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
SB2077
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.
SB2157
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2183
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2184
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
SB2203 SD2
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2206
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
SB2214
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2349 SD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
SB2350 SD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2351
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
SB2352 SD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2353 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.
SB2354 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB2355 SD1
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
SB2356 SD1
RELATING TO PARKING.
SB2357
RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.
SB2358
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
SB2376 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.
SB2377 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
SB2434 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2435 SD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB2436 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
SB2437
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
SB2497 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY.
SB2498
RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS.
SB2563 SD1
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2577 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO SPORTS TOURISM.
SB2581
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
SB2657 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
SB2900
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
SB2901
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB2902 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB2903
RELATING TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.
SB2904
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2905 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB2906 SD1
RELATING TO TOURISM.
SB2907 SD1 HD2
RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS.
SB2908 SD1 HD1
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
SB2909
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
SB2910
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
SB2911 SD1
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB2912
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
SB2913
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
SB2914
RELATING TO LAWMAKER SAFETY.
SB3010 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
SB3060
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
SB3183 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB3184
RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
SB3185
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB3186
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
SB3187 SD2 HD1
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
SB3267
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
SB3268
RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.
SB3269
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
SB3270
RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT BONDS.
SB3283
RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB3284
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
SB3326 SD2 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
SCR2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SPONSOR A MICHELIN GUIDE FOR RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE STATE.
SCR54
REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
SCR55
SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SCR56
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SCR57
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.
SCR59
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PROFESSIONS IN THE STATE WITHOUT A HAWAII-ISSUED LICENSE DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
SCR62
REQUESTING CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS DESIGNED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2027, AND INTENDED TO SERVE A SECONDARY PURPOSE AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY 5 HURRICANES AND BE USED AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
SCR94
ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
SCR95
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SCR96
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR.
SCR97
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SCR98
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
SCR107
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
SCR161
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE LITERACY SEAL OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SR33
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF CREATING A STATE-OWNED SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND.
SR52
REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
SR53
SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.
SR54
RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
SR55
ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN AGREEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION, AND COMMEMORATING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STATE AND TAIWAN.
SR89
ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
SR90
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LARGE DATA CENTERS ON HAWAII'S ELECTRIC UTILITIES, RATEPAYERS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CLIMATE GOALS.
SR91
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRIC RELIABILITY ADMINISTRATOR.
SR92
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
SR101
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A COUNTYWIDE HOUSING PATTERN BOOK TO STREAMLINE PERMIT APPROVALS AND REDUCE REGULATORY BARRIERS FOR SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND WELL-DESIGNED HOMES.
SR152
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE LITERACY SEAL OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.