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House District 22
Mānoa
Room: 323
Phone: 808-586-8475
Fax: 808-586-8479
[email protected]

Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett represents House District 22, which includes Mānoa and parts of Tantalus and McCully-Mōʻiliʻili. He currently serves as Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education and is a member of the Committees on Labor, Education, and on Culture and the Arts.

Before being elected in 2022, Representative Garrett served throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources Development under Governor David Y. Ige. In that role, he helped lead the successful transition of the state workforce to telework and played a key role in coordinating the statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout. He has also held executive roles with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs, working at the intersection of health care policy, workforce development, and public-private partnerships.

Born and raised in Camp Zama, Japan, a U.S. Army base in Tokyo, he moved to Mililani, Hawaiʻi at age 11. He is a proud graduate of Mililani High School and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration.

A nearly 20-year resident of Mānoa, Representative Garrett enjoys traveling with his family, umpiring baseball and softball, and spending time with his four dogs and four cats—all adopted from the local shelter.

June 22, 2023

PBS Insights



Rep. Garrett appeared as part of a panel on Insights on PBS Hawaii to discuss latest developments with the Ala Wai Flood Control Project being led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

While we wait for the draft report to be issued later this summer that will explain how a network of flood walls may protect us in a 25- or 50-year storm, we must not lose sight of the importance of restoring the overall health of the Ala Wai Watershed as part of the solution.

To learn more about this project and stay informed on upcoming meetings, please visit www.Honolulu.gov/alawai. The full airing of the show can also be found through the following link.

https://www.pbs.org/video/62223-ala-wai-flood-control-project-4woj2y/
March 25, 2023

Honolulu Star Advertiser - Large Democratic House Class Shares Progress



Some of Hawaii's freshman state representatives - the largest such group in 28 years - gathered just after the midway point of the legislative session Thursday to highlight their work to improve the state's high cost of living, mental health services and support for small farmers.

The 51-member House this year welcomed 14 Democratic and four Republican freshmen.

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2025 Committee Member of
 2025 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2025
Measure and Title
HB49
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
HB50
RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.
HB51
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
HB52
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB53
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB69
RELATING TO A COMPENSATORY TIME CASH-OUT PILOT PROGRAM.
HB71
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB87
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB89 HD3
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB90 HD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
HB91
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB102 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB110 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
HB136
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB144
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
HB145 HD1
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
HB146 HD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB150
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB156
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB182
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB183
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
HB188
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB203
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
HB204
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB226 HD3 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.
HB230 HD1
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
HB231 HD1
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
HB245 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE SAFETY.
HB299 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
HB365 HD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB424 HD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB427 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB428 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB430 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
HB431 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB432 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB436
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB437 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
HB438 HD2
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB441 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
HB442 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB443 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB498 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
HB505 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RED HILL.
HB531 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB534 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
HB541
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
HB542 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB543 HD1
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
HB544 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
HB545
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.
HB546 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB547 HD2
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
HB548 HD1
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
HB549 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB550 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB554 HD1
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
HB558
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
HB563 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
HB623
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB624 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB625 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB664 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
HB665
RELATING TO DATA SHARING.
HB692 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
HB694
RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
HB695
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB698 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
HB699 HD1
RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.
HB701 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB703 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB704
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB705 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.
HB708 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB713 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO A RATE STUDY FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
HB714 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB718 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
HB719 HD1
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
HB753 HD1
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
HB755 HD2
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB756 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB763 HD1
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
HB764
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
HB780
RELATING TO DESALINATION.
HB806 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB814
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB827 HD1
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB839
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
HB840 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
HB841 HD2
RELATING TO RETIRED TEACHERS.
HB842 HD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB843 HD1
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESILIENCE.
HB847 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT.
HB856
RELATING TO THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
HB860 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
HB876
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
HB893 HD1
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB951 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
HB952 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HB958 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB960 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB963 HD2
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB966 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB967 HD1
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB969 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
HB1178
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1179 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
HB1184 HD1
RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
HB1188 HD2
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
HB1211
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB1272
RELATING TO A HAWAII TEACHER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
HB1278 HD2
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
HB1283 HD2
RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1288
RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
HB1289
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1293 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
HB1300 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO CANCER.
HB1302 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
HB1319
RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.
HB1320 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1343 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1344
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1367 HD1
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
HB1384 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB1385
RELATING TO THE STATE FLAG.
HB1386
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
HB1387 HD1
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
HB1388 HD1
RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
HB1416
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB1483 HD1 SD1 CD2
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB1494 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
HCR27 SD1
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
HCR31
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HCR32
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HCR35
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
HCR36
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS.
HCR37
REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
HCR69 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES.
HCR96
ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS.
HCR97
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT A HOMELESS STUDENT STABILITY AND HOUSING RESOURCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF HOUSING INSTABILITY.
HCR124 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
HCR140 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HAWAII AND NEW ZEALAND TO FOSTER STRONGER TIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HCR147
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COORDINATE AN ENFORCEMENT PLAN TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF ENFORCEABLE COMPLIANCE, RULES, AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SURGE OF ILLEGAL DISPENSARY OPERATORS THAT SELL CANNABIS LABELED AS HEMP.
HCR173 HD2
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
HCR187 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DETERMINE A COURSE OF ACTION FOR THE STATE, SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUT FUNDING FOR MEDICAID.
HCR190 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
HCR198
STANDING WITH TAIWAN TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND SECURITY.
HR26
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PETITION THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF PARITY BETWEEN HAWAII AND OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES PERTAINING TO THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS.
HR30
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HR31
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A VIABILITY STUDY OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN HAWAII.
HR62 HD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES.
HR92
ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS.
HR93
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT A HOMELESS STUDENT STABILITY AND HOUSING RESOURCE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF HOUSING INSTABILITY.
HR120 HD1
ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.
HR134 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HAWAII AND NEW ZEALAND TO FOSTER STRONGER TIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE, EDUCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
HR141
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COORDINATE AN ENFORCEMENT PLAN TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF ENFORCEABLE COMPLIANCE, RULES, AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SURGE OF ILLEGAL DISPENSARY OPERATORS THAT SELL CANNABIS LABELED AS HEMP.
HR169 HD2
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
HR180 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DETERMINE A COURSE OF ACTION FOR THE STATE, SHOULD THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUT FUNDING FOR MEDICAID.
HR184 HD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.
HR190
STANDING WITH TAIWAN TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY AND SECURITY.
HR204
CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE KOʻOLAU MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY.