Rep. Andrew Garrett
Democratic Hawaii House · District 22 · Hawaii
—Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
—Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
100.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
856Roll calls (110 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
Not ranked: fewer than 25 Yea/Nay votes on contested roll calls
In office since 2022-11-08 · repgarrett@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=2 · Open States ID 442e3aac-61ca-4efe-bbb8-716654554597
Capitol: State Capitol Room 323, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-8475
Committees
- Culture and Arts
- Education
- Higher Education (chair)
- Labor
Recent votes (latest 60 of 856 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3263 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2339 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2802 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3238 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2592 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2158 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2171 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 2138 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 2338 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | SB 3229 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2050 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 99 Reconsider: The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT ARTS AND CULTURE ENGAGEMENT AND RELATED INITIATIVES. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 94 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 22 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RESTORATION OF AHUʻENA HEIAU AND AFFIRMING ITS UNPARALLELED ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-17 | SCR 165 The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 201 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 140 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENER | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 177 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING. | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 197 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 203 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALIZED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 139 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 112 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERA | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 85 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 87 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS. | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 114 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICE TO CONDUCT SEMIANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS ATTACHED AGENCIES. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 178 Reconsider: The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT TO IMPLEMENT PROMPT PAYMENT TRANSPARENCY MEASURES AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GEN | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 200 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 112 The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF COMPREHENSIVE COURSEWORK IN READING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERA | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 195 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO REVISE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A STANDALONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 196 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A TIERED, COORDINATED, AND STANDARDIZED BELL SCHEDULE FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 78 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 140 The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENER | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 56 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ESSENTIAL ROLE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 194 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 130 Reconsider: The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 162 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 91 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE | Yea | Pass 10–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 15 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 10–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HCR 13 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. | Yea | Pass 10–0 |
| 2026-04-07 | HR 83 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE | Yea | Pass 10–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 110 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN MENSTRUAL HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE MENSTRUAL CYCLE CURRICULUM. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 94 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE PEER COUNSELOR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISCONNECTI | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 185 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDITOR'S REPORT NO. 26-08 REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S FARM-TO-SCHOOL AND LOCAL FOOD PROCUREME | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 171 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 112 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPLETING THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS FOR | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 40 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 76 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PLAN THAT REMOVES CARCINOGENS FROM SCHOOL MEALS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 38 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 84 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 181 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. AFFIRMING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF SECTION 302A-1116, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, IS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE SUBSTANTIVELY TEMPORARY POSITIONS ONLY. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 100 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 99 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY AND EQUITY FOR STUDENTS WITH CHRONIC AND AUTOIMMUNE ILLNESSES. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 42 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. RECOGNIZING OPEN WATER LIFEGUARDS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 44 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CO-DEVELOP A SIXTH TO TWELFTH GRADE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND USAGE CURRICULUM WITH TEACHERS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 11 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 187 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BEGIN INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS TEACHER RETENTION IN THE STATE. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 172 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AND PROCUREMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REVIEW ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE. | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HCR 42 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 92 The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO RECOMMEND TO THE GOVERNOR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE UNIFIED PLAN, A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE OF THE STATE HAVE A PATHWAY TO A | Not Voting | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-03-31 | HR 166 The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE STORAGE AND ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL ANTIHISTAMINES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Not Voting | Pass 6–0 |