Terez (T.Amato) Amato
Democratic · HI · Hawaii State Representative, District 11
State Rep. Terez Amato represents South Maui and grew up in South and Central Maui. Her campaign emphasizes clean air and water, health care, workers and local businesses.
Where Terez (T.Amato) Amato stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record), Corporate Accountability (1 record)
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Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
On 2025-02-12, as vice chair of the Hawaii House Committee on Higher Education, Representative Terez Amato voted for the committee's adopted recommendation on HB 531, which authorized University of Hawaii Cancer Center special license plates to support cancer research and treatment.
February 12, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
On 2025-02-10, as a member of the Hawaii House Committee on Human Services and Homelessness, Representative Terez Amato voted for the adopted committee recommendation on HB 702, which increased Medicaid in-home-services funding and reimbursement rates.
February 10, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 1433, which lets the needle exchange program give out sterile syringes based on need. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 36-13, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
On 2025-02-10, as a member of the Hawaii House Committee on Human Services and Homelessness, Representative Terez Amato voted for the adopted committee recommendation on HB 702, which increased Medicaid in-home-services funding and reimbursement rates.
February 10, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Voted for House Bill 1961, which makes it a crime to block someone's way into or out of a health care facility. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-10, and it became law.
April 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
On 2025-02-12, as a member of the Hawaii House Committee on Health, Representative Terez Amato participated in the committee's adopted recommendation on HB 872, which authorized undesignated epinephrine supplies in businesses and government offices including public schools.
February 12, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 2400, which exempts seaglider passenger companies from Hawaii's Water Carrier Act. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Voted against Senate Bill 2694, which lets regulated shipping companies raise cargo rates up to 5 percent a year without a full rate case. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 35-15, and it became law.
May 6, 2026
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Voted against Senate Bill 897, which caps what an electric utility must pay for property damage after a catastrophic wildfire. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 39-10, and it became law.
April 30, 2025
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
On 2025-03-20, Representative Terez Amato served as vice chair of the Hawaii House Committee on Higher Education and as a member of the House Committee on Education during the 2025 regular session.
March 20, 2025
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Race Terez (T.Amato) Amato is in:
- STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 11 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 11; Hawaii · incumbent
Profile last researched September 8, 2026.