Rep. Andrew Garrett

Primary HR 74

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND THE ELECTORATE TO RATIFY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT, GUARANTEEING ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A STABLE CLIMATE.

In committee Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 72

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITH THIRTY OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ON-SITE.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 160

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.

In committee Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 180

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.

In committee Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 56

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 837

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.

Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaiʻi State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 150

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 259

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaiʻi-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaiʻi-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 951

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Deposits funds into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide grants or loans to mixed-income rental projects or units qualifying individuals and families. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 308

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Department of Agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Department of Agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track