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Senate District 19
Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono‘uli‘uli, Ho‘opili

Room: 204
Phone/Fax: 808-586-6970
senlamosao@Capitol.hawaii.gov

Appointed 12/3/2025

Senator Rachele Lamosao is Filipino American born in Honolulu and raised in Waipahu. She is the youngest of two daughters. Her parents immigrated from the Philippines in the early 80’s. They worked multiple jobs to provide for their family. Growing up she was quick to learn the meaning of hard work and perseverance from her parents.

Sen. Lamosao is a proud Marauder, attending school in the community since kindergarten. She attended August Ahrens Elementary, Waipahu Intermediate, and Waipahu High School.

Sen. Lamosao continued her education at Leeward Community College completing her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. She then attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa completing her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and her Masters in Public Administration.

Sen. Lamosao has been in public service for many years. She worked as a session staffer at the legislature. Then, she served as an Office Manager in the legislature.

She also served her community as a member of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board. She volunteered with Waipahu High School as an Academy Board Member or Natural Resources and the Taste of Waipahu planning committee.

Community Service:
Waipahu Neighborhood Board
Taste of Waipahu Planning Committee
Waipahu High School Academy of Natural Resources Advisory Board
Hawaii Foodbank

Education:
Proud Waipahu High School Marauder
Received Associates at Leeward Community College
Graduated with a Bachelors in Political Science and Masters in Public Administration at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

August 19, 2024

Hawaiʻi Rep. Rachele Lamosao recognized nationally for fighting period poverty : Big Island Now

https://bigislandnow.com/2023/05/01/hawai%CA%BBi-rep-rachele-lamosao-recognized-nationally-for-fighting-period-poverty/

February 8, 2024

Maui Finds Resilience With Agricultural Communities

https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/hawaii-ffa-resilience-agriculture-communities/

April 4, 2023

Large Democratic House class shares progress

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/03/25/hawaii-news/large-democratic-house-class-shares-progress/

April 4, 2023

State House Majority freshmen highlight several bills that have crossed over to Senate

https://kauainownews.com/2023/03/24/state-house-majority-freshmen-highlight-several-bills-that-have-crossed-over-to-senate/

April 4, 2023

Women's Legislative Caucus highlights 2023 Bill Package to support women, children, and families

https://www.hawaiihousedemocrats.com/post/women-s-legislative-caucus-highlights-2023-bill-package-to-support-women-children-and-families

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2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

Measure and Title
SB2010 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB2079 RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
SB2080 SD1 RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
SB2082 RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
SB2085 RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
SB2087 SD2 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
SB2090 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
SB2104 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2161 SD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2165 RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
SB2263 SD1 RELATING TO BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS.
SB2275 RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SB2349 SD1 RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
SB2350 SD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2360 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
SB2384 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2385 RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
SB2387 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.
SB2388 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
SB2389 RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
SB2394 RELATING TO TAXES.
SB2395 RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
SB2402 RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.
SB2404 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
SB2406 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
SB2488 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
SB2489 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2493 RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
SB2494 HD1 RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
SB2495 SD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB2496 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
SB2551 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2554 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.
SB2557 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
SB2574 RELATING TO FILMING.
SB2575 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB2579 SD1 RELATING TO WATER.
SB2580 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
SB2596 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT LEASES.
SB2597 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2606 RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
SB2610 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS.
SB2611 SD1 RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
SB2615 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.
SB2616 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
SB2663 SD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
SB2664 RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER COVID-19 HAZARD PAY PROGRAM.
SB2665 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB2671 SD1 HD2 RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS.
SB2672 SD1 RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
SB2673 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
SB2677 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
SB2678 SD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB2679 SD1 RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
SB2680 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2681 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB2690 RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE.
SB2694 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
SB2695 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
SB2697 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2698 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB2739 RELATING TO LICENSURE.
SB2745 RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
SB2746 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB2760 SD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB2788 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.
SB2791 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB2794 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
SB2798 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
SB2802 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB2805 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
SB2806 SD1 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.
SB2809 RELATING TO BUDGET-RELATED REPORTS.
SB2812 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
SB2813 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
SB2814 RELATING TO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
SB2816 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
SB2817 RELATING TO EXCESSIVE SPEEDING.
SB2841 SD1 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB2842 RELATING TO FAMILY.
SB2843 RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
SB2844 RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB2864 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB2873 RELATING TO VISAS.
SB2874 RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
SB2880 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB2881 SD1 RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX.
SB2890 RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
SB2891 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB2892 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
SB2893 RELATING TO GAMBLING.
SB2894 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
SB2895 RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION.
SB2896 SD1 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB2897 RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
SB2898 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB2899 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB2900 RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
SB2935 SD1 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
SB2979 SD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CO-MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS.
SB2994 RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
SB3006 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB3015 SD1 RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.
SB3022 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
SB3037 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB3051 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
SB3052 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.
SB3053 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB3054 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
SB3055 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO FALSE IMPERSONATION OF UNION REPRESENTATIVES.
SB3234 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
SB3235 RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
SB3236 RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
SB3237 RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
SB3238 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
SCR7 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.
SCR28 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.
SCR29 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
SCR30 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BRIEF COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS FIFTY YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
SCR31 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.
SCR76 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
SCR77 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.
SCR79 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
SCR194 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.
SR26 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
SR27 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.
SR80 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH UTILITY PROVIDERS OPERATING WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PLAN AND SCHEDULE TO ADDRESS DERELICT OR AGING UTILITY POLES AND LINES ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY AND OTHER HIGH-RISK CORRIDORS.
SR81 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
SR183 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Senator Rachele Lamosao (D)

Hawaiʻi Rep. Rachele Lamosao recognized nationally for fighting period poverty : Big Island Now

Maui Finds Resilience With Agricultural Communities

Large Democratic House class shares progress

State House Majority freshmen highlight several bills that have crossed over to Senate

Women's Legislative Caucus highlights 2023 Bill Package to support women, children, and families