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Garner Shimizu

Republican, State House of Representatives

District 32, Oʻahu

Time in office:

House: 2024-present

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Bio

Garner Shimizu has lived in District 32 — Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Āliamanu and Foster Village — since childhood. After attending Moanalua Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools, he graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa with a mechanical engineering degree. He owned a sheet metal company and ran for elective office after retiring.

Shimizu is concerned about the cost of living and its impacts on crime, homelessness and the deterioration of the family including causing kamaʻāina to leave the state.

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Bill Activity

Of 20 bills:

0 Passed

0 Failed

20 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 20 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 20 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

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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

$40.1K

27.0% lower than the average legislators

Independent Expenditures

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Total

$1.4K

154.0% higher than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$41.4K

25.0% lower 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.

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