Rep. Garner Shimizu
Republican Hawaii House · District 32 · Hawaii
+0.466Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#42 of 44Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.4%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1401Roll calls (15 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2024-11-05 · repshimizu@capitol.hawaii.gov · capitol.hawaii.gov/…/memberpage.aspx?member=3 · repshimizu.com · Open States ID 9019d5ea-bfe8-4cca-9254-7960319a15bc
Capitol: State Capitol Room 305, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9470
Where they sit in the Hawaii House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Hawaii House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Garner Shimizu. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Garner Shimizu.
Committees
- Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs
- Public Safety
- Water and Land
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1401 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | HB 306 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2094 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO JURY DUTY. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2001 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2443 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2673 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE COUNTIES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | HB 2095 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 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. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2401 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 3253 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO CONSERVATION. | Nay | Pass 3–1 |
| 2026-05-01 | SB 2599 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 1710 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 2104 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | HB 649 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-30 | SB 2367 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-29 | HB 1823 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-28 | SB 2397 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2289 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2078 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-27 | HB 2279 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS. | Yea | Pass 5–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | SB 2135 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO PRIVACY. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-24 | HB 1682 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 40 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS. | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 8 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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 OL | Yea | Pass 6–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 3073 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. | Yea | Pass 4–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 179 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS. | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 159 Reconsider: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO ADOPT SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLANNING, FINANCING, AND UNDERTAKING OF EFFORTS FOR THE RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEACHES, SHORELINE, AND COASTAL A | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 94 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 83 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 165 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 177 The committee on WAL 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 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SCR 90 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS. | Yea | Pass 7–0 |
| 2026-04-23 | SB 2727 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 184 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS. | Nay | Pass 7–2 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 11 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOM | Nay | Pass 6–2 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 89 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU | Yea | Pass 8–1 |
| 2026-04-22 | SB 2494 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. RELATING TO CORRUPTION. | Yea | Pass 3–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 60 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAH | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-22 | SCR 58 Reconsider: The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PRO | Yea | Pass 9–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 103 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DIVISION OF STATE PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE STATE PARKS, AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BRANDING AND NARRATIVES FOR PARKS, LANDMARKS, AND OTHER SIGNIF | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 100 Reconsider: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES. | Nay | Pass 7–1 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 69 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 79 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 181 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025 | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 19 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A FRAMEWORK F | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 129 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE TREE CANOPY COVERAGE AND INSTALL SHADE TREES IN URBAN AREAS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS ACROSS THE STATE. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 32 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 20 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP THE KEALAKEHE REGIONAL PARK PROJECT. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 58 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PRO | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 79 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-16 | SCR 55 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 74 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF NO-BID CONTRACTS ISSUED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES UNDER PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING STATES OF EMERGENCY DURING THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020, AND DECEMBER 31, 20 | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 28 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 60 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY TITLED BREAKING CYCLES: ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAH | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 180 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AN | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 147 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 62 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN THE STATE’S EMERGENCY AND 911 RESPONSE SYSTEMS. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 179 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS. | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 180 The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AN | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 182 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENGAGE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND OTHER FEDERAL AND MILITARY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE ESTABLISHING A MILITARY-CIVILIAN TRAUMA PARTNERSHIP TO STRENG | Yea | Pass 8–0 |
| 2026-04-15 | SCR 89 The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. REQUESTING THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR REHABILITATION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ON OʻAHU | Yea | Pass 8–0 |