Rep. Diamond Garcia

Primary HB 1739

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRODUCT LABELING.

Establishes labeling requirements for products that were developed or tested using human cells.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2039

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.

Requires DAGS and DPS, in consultation with the legislature and other entities, to plan and implement security improvements at the state capitol. Requires DAGS to remove all parking meters from the capitol parking facility and reallocate parking in the capitol district. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1750

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.

Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting for any election. Repeals the provision allowing for ranked choice voting for certain positions and circumstances.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1706

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.

Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study comparing other state's financial databases with Hawaiʻi's current systems to assess the feasibility of adopting a single, more transparent and efficient statewide system. Appropriates funds exceeding the expenditure ceiling.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1737

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction for sex trafficking of a minor. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2036

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LIFE-SAFETY SYSTEMS.

Establishes the Fire-free Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide interest-free loans to condominiums for the installation of fire sprinklers or alternative life safety improvements. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1708

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a K-12 curriculum-to-career pipeline initiative. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the program. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling exceeded.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1702

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Reduces zoning restrictions for affordable housing development.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1712

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.

Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1701

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

Updates the Individual Housing Account statute to more accurately reflect the current cost of housing down-payments.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track