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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).

    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

    $27.2K

    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

    HB 2158
    UH; PROGRAM LEVEL TRANSPARENCY; ONLINE DASHBOARD; REPORTS

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Higher Education

    In Progress
    UH; PROGRAM LEVEL TRANSPARENCY; ONLINE DASHBOARD; REPORTSCommittee: House Standing Committee on Higher Education
    HB 1824
    CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; RESERVE STUDY; WAIVER; SMALL ASSOCIATIONS

    Committee: House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

    In Progress
    CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS; RESERVE STUDY; WAIVER; SMALL ASSOCIATIONSCommittee: House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
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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 54916SEC
    May 1, 2026

    HB 549

    UH; EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM; CHILDCARE; EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; PROFESSIONS AND...

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    May 1, 2026

    HB 549

    UH; EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM; CHILDCARE; EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; PROFESSIONS AND...

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    May 1, 2026

    HB 549

    UH; EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM; CHILDCARE; EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; PROFESSIONS AND...

    Preview image for HB 21582MIN
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 2158

    UH; PROGRAM LEVEL TRANSPARENCY; ONLINE DASHBOARD; REPORTS

    Preview image for HB 215851SEC
    Apr 30, 2026

    HB 2158

    UH; PROGRAM LEVEL TRANSPARENCY; ONLINE DASHBOARD; REPORTS

    Preview image for HB 21581MIN
    Apr 29, 2026

    HB 2158

    UH; PROGRAM LEVEL TRANSPARENCY; ONLINE DASHBOARD; REPORTS

    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

    UH; BOARD OF REGENTS; STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS; OPEN MEETINGS; EXEMPTION; CANDIDATE ADVISORY...

    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

    UH; BOARD OF REGENTS; STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS; OPEN MEETINGS; EXEMPTION; CANDIDATE ADVISORY...

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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