Rep. Andrew Garrett

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 Hawaii-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 Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 163

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to conduct a study to review the repricing processes in section 89-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and submit a report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 107

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAX THOSE PROPERTY OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF AN ACTIVE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL OR DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY AN ACTIVE LANDFILL TO A DEGREE THAT WARRANTS SUCH AN EXEMPTION.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 61

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR SPLITTING OFF A GROUP OF STATE WORKERS INTO A NEW BARGAINING UNIT.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 178

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REDEVELOPING LANDS SITUATED AT TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER AFFILIATED USES.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 81

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2023, AS HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS CELEBRATION DAY.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 87

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST AND PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 200

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PUBLISH THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AS THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 179

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO INCREASE THE STATE'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK BY NOT ALLOCATING SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS AND DISCOURAGING THE USE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 88

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO PREPARE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST, TO UPGRADE THE SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICT COURT.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track