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House District 22
Mānoa

Room: 323
Phone: 808-586-8475
Fax: 808-586-8479
repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov

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.

Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett brings nearly two decades of experience in government and nonprofit leadership to his role in the State House. As Chair of the Higher Education Committee, he is focused on expanding access to affordable, high-quality education and strengthening the University of Hawai'i system to serve students and the state's workforce needs.

Professional Experience
• State Representative, Hawai'i House of Representatives (2022 - present)
• Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources Development, State of Hawai'i (2018-2022)
• Vice President, Healthcare Association of Hawai'i (2014-2018)
• Acting President & CEO, Hawai'i Institute for Public Affairs (2010-2014)

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2026 Committee Member of

Measures Introduced in 2026

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.
HB136 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB144 RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
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.
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.
HB428 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
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.
HB443 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
HB498 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
HB531 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB541 RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
HB542 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB543 HD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
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.
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.
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.
HB704 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB708 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB714 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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.
HB814 HD1 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.
HB876 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
HB893 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB952 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HB963 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB966 HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB967 HD1 RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
HB1178 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
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.
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.
HB1494 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
HB1512 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1519 HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
HB1520 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1521 HD1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
HB1525 HD1 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1527 RELATING TO GAMBLING.
HB1528 HD1 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
HB1529 RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
HB1543 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
HB1544 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
HB1561 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1562 HD1 RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1563 HD1 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1565 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1568 HD1 RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1573 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1574 RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
HB1588 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HB1591 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1592 HD1 RELATING TO ASSAULT.
HB1593 RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB1594 RELATING TO ANIMAL IMPORTATION.
HB1595 RELATING TO THE STATE LIBRARIAN.
HB1596 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1597 HD1 RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
HB1598 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
HB1605 HD1 RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
HB1660 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
HB1663 HD1 RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
HB1675 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
HB1676 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB1728 HD1 RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
HB1733 RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
HB1779 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1787 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1811 RELATING TO EDUCATOR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT.
HB1824 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB1825 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
HB1827 RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
HB1851 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1866 HD1 RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
HB1872 HD1 RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB1873 HD1 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1874 RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.
HB1884 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1885 RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
HB1886 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB1887 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.
HB1888 HD1 RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
HB1889 RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB1926 HD1 RELATING TO RED HILL.
HB1969 HD1 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
HB1970 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER.
HB1971 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1972 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1973 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1975 RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB1976 HD1 RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB2001 HD1 RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
HB2011 RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.
HB2021 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2033 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2122 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB2158 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB2159 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2160 HD1 RELATING TO CANCER.
HB2161 HD1 RELATING TO PHARMACY.
HB2194 HD1 RELATING TO LEI.
HB2198 HD1 RELATING TO PREDICTION MARKETS.
HB2207 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB2208 HD1 RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB2210 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
HB2228 RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
HB2344 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB2345 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB2360 HD1 RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB2383 HD1 RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM.
HB2384 HD1 RELATING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE COMPENSATION.
HB2387 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB2389 RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
HB2397 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB2398 RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
HB2399 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB2415 HD1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
HB2416 HD1 RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
HB2419 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.
HB2420 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB2421 RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
HB2428 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB2436 HD1 RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HB2437 HD1 RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.
HB2441 RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
HB2460 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
HB2468 RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.
HB2474 RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
HB2485 RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
HB2489 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB2495 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
HB2502 HD1 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2516 RELATING TO HELMETS.
HB2517 RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
HB2518 HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB2519 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB2563 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2571 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
HB2573 HD1 RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2575 HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB2577 RELATING TO LICENSING OF ELECTRONIC LITERARY MATERIAL.
HB2585 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
HB2588 RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING.
HB2591 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2597 HD1 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HCR7 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HCR8 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HR6 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HR7 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.

Hawai'i State Legislature

Representative Andrew Takuya Garrett (D)