Hon. Cheche Andrel Yamamoto

Hon. Cheche Andrel Yamamoto

Floor Leader

Hon. Andrel Chechemeni Yamamoto is a member of the 18th Chuuk State Legislature, The Senate, representing Losap Island. He pursued studies in Business Administration, Finance, and Economics in the United States and later completed pastoral training through Beyond the Reef Theological Studies. Prior to his legislative service, he held various professional roles and served as a Senior Pastor at Island Community Church. Senator Yamamoto has also been actively involved in community service, including youth counseling, family counseling, and youth sports development.

Member of Committees

Judiciary & Governmental Relations Committee
Finance Committee

Legislation Introduced

Bill
No. SB 18-31
Introduced: 27 Apr 2026
Lieutenant Governor’s Entitlement establishment
In Progress
Res.
No. SR 18-62
Introduced: 22 Apr 2026
Appointment of Sah Ichin, Chuuk Recreation, representing Northern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-41
Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
Appointment of Starla M. Robert, Board of Education, representing Northern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-53
Introduced: 27 Feb 2026
Nomination of Marion Hashiguchi, Chuuk Visitors Bureau, representing private-tourist oriented business
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-50
Introduced: 25 Feb 2026
Nomination of Roger Arnold, Chuuk Visitor Bureau
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-60
Introduced: 16 Mar 2026
Nomination of Susan Danis, Chuuk Scholarship Board, representing Northern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-58
Introduced: 10 Mar 2026
Nomination of Jane Iwo, Chuuk Scholarship Board, representing Southern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-59
Introduced: 10 Mar 2026
Nomination of Kevlyn Hebwer, Chuuk Scholarship Board, representing Faichuk Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-52
Introduced: 27 Feb 2026
Nomination of Inson Namper, Chuuk Recreation Board, representing Southern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-55
Introduced: 2 Mar 2026
Nomination of Kamino Kastian, Deputy Director, Department of Public Safety of Chuuk State
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-46
Introduced: 20 Feb 2026
Nomination of Mack Mailos, Director, Department Public Safety of Chuuk State
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-42
Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
Appointment of Bryan Mori, Governor’s Special Assistant (Social Affairs)
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-40
Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
Appointment of Mr. Len Isotoff, FSM Telecommunications Board, representing Chuuk State
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-35
Introduced: 17 Feb 2026
Nomination of Genevy Samuel, Public Service Commission, representing Northwest Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-47
Introduced: 25 Feb 2026
Nomination of Michael Kanas, Director, Department of Agriculture
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-44
Introduced: 20 Feb 2026
Nomination of Drexler Hallers, Chuuk Housing Authority, representing Southern Namoneas Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-43
Introduced: 20 Feb 2026
Nomination of Wayne Iro, Chuuk Housing Authority, representing Faichuk Region
Passed
Res.
No. SR 18-27
Introduced: 12 Nov 2025
Recognition resolution for Ms. Kikiko Hesa’s dedication and service
Passed
Res.
No. S.R. 18-28
Introduced: 13 Nov 2025
Creating the position of deputy sergeant at arms
Passed