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Andrew Garrett

Democrat, State House of Representatives
District 22, Oʻahu
Time in office:
  • House: 2022-present

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    Bio

    Andrew Takuya Garrett is a graduate of Mililani High School and the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration. He represents Mānoa, Tantalus, McCully and Mōʻiliʻili.

    Garrett currently serves as chair of the House Higher Education Committee. During the Covid pandemic he was deputy director of the Department of Human Resources Development under Gov. David Ige. He has also held executive roles with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs.

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    Bill Activity

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    Of 57 bills:
    0 Passed
    0 Failed
    57 Pending

    For this session year, this legislator initiated 57 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 57 are currently pending.

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    Financials

    This feature tracks sources of money intended to help a candidate win election.

    Election

    This display shows money given directly to the incumbent’s campaign committee (NOTE: The industry categories for donors come from Open Secrets, a nonpartisan research organization for campaign finance. Some contributions are “uncoded,” meaning they have not been assigned to an industry sector. As a result, the total for each sector is also an estimate).

    $250.0

    Agriculture

    $1.0K

    Candidate Contributions

    $2.5K

    Communications & Electronics

    $1.1K

    Construction

    $4.0K

    Energy & Natural Resources

    $200.0

    Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

    $6.2K

    General Business

    $950.0

    Health

    $750.0

    Labor

    $13.5K

    Lawyers & Lobbyists

    $1.4K

    Transportation

    $3.8K

    Uncoded

    $26.9K

    Candidate Donations

    Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

    Total
    $62.6K

    15.0% higher than the average legislators

    Independent Expenditures

    Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.

    Total
    $888.0

    65.0% higher than the average legislators

    Grand Total for Elections

    $63.5K

    15.0% higher than the average legislators

    This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.


    Influence

    There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.

    No personal gifts data found

    Policy

    Bills Authored by Andrew Garrett

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    Hearings

    Featured Comments

    Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.

    Preview image for HB 15971MIN
    Mar 16, 2026

    HB 1597

    UH; JABSOM; ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH CENTER; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 18738MIN
    Mar 10, 2026

    HB 1873

    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS; OPEN...

    Preview image for HB 25191MIN
    Feb 20, 2026

    HB 2519

    UH; FISCAL AUTONOMY; UH BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 25195MIN
    Feb 18, 2026

    HB 2519

    UH; FISCAL AUTONOMY; UH BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 25196MIN
    Feb 18, 2026

    HB 2519

    UH; FISCAL AUTONOMY; UH BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 18732MIN
    Feb 17, 2026

    HB 1873

    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS; OPEN...

    Preview image for HB 23841H
    Feb 11, 2026

    HB 2384

    UH; STUDENT-ATHLETES; COMPENSATION; NIL; POLICIES; PROTECTIONS; EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 167614MIN
    Feb 10, 2026

    HB 1676

    DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; TASK FORCE; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 25173MIN
    Feb 6, 2026

    HB 2517

    HIGHER EDUCATION; CREDIT TRANSFER

    Preview image for HB 25181MIN
    Feb 6, 2026

    HB 2518

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM; FACILITIES AND STUDENT HOUSING; MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 25183MIN
    Feb 6, 2026

    HB 2518

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM; FACILITIES AND STUDENT HOUSING; MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATION

    Preview image for HB 21592MIN
    Feb 6, 2026

    HB 2159

    UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; APPROPRIATION

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    District

    State House of Representatives District 22

    Previous Election (2024):

    Garrett, Andrew Takuya
    72.3%
    WON
    Imamura, Jeffrey H.
    19.5%

    Census Data

    Median age010203040

    Median age