Rep. Diamond Garcia

Primary HB 1405

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the commission on water resource management and division of aquatic resources of the department of land and natural resources, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi and department of health, to conduct research on limu to understand the impacts of groundwater use on groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Requires a joint report to legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 632

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEASES.

Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 626

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those in office who have already met the limit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 631

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM TASK FORCE.

A bill establishing a task force to examine the state policy for the regulation and licensing of occupations. Preliminary report to the 2024 legislature, final report and proposed legislation to the 2025 legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 584

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROBATION.

Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaiʻi's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) program that was implemented in the City and County of Honolulu from 2004 through 2019. Requires the Judiciary to administer the program.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 459

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GAMBLING.

Prohibits the possession and ownership of gambling machines larger than one cubic foot.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 890

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends the taxes withheld on the amount realized by nonresidents from the disposition of Hawaiʻi residential real property from 7.25% to 75%. Applies to real estate dispositions that occur on or after 9/15/2023.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1119

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO ELECTED COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish county school boards throughout the State to be elected as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability commission.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 889

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS TASKFORCE.

Establishes the 2023 illegal fireworks task force within the department of the attorney general to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into the State, promote compliance with the fireworks control law; and ensure the safety and security of airports, harbors, and other facilities and institutions in the State against the discharge of illegal fireworks and explosives. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 619

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for qualified farms that donate eligible food products or prepared food to food banks or food pantries located in the State. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track