Rep. Diamond Garcia

Primary HB 2202

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Takes effect only upon ratification of constitutional amendment requiring the election of the Sheriff as the single executive of the Department of Law Enforcement. Effective 1/1/2025, amends elections law to accommodate the election of the Sheriff. Effective 12/1/2026, makes statutory amendments to make administrative changes to the Department.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2732

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Eliminates state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2541

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2587

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Eliminates the income tax for single and heads-of-household filers making less than $20,000 a year or $40,000 a year for joint filers and scale low- and middle-income tax rates more slowly.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2602

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.

Establishes the Onipaʻa Teacher Bonus Program to address teacher retention and award teachers for outstanding and extended service in the state department of education.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2733

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Reduces the tax rate by fifty per cent for all tax brackets except the highest four.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2679

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.

Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2749

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.

Amends the definition of "imminent harm" in the Child Protective Act. Clarifies the due process required for child removals, including removals by a police officer without a court order.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2603

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Amends provisions relating to criteria in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that no court shall consider a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression in a custody determination.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2604

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.

Requires schools maintain AEDs for all sporting events. Mandates AED and CPR training for certain school officials. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.

In committee Jan 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track