Rep. Diamond Garcia

Primary HB 506

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FENTANYL.

Establishes the offense of Fentanyl Possession as a Class A felony.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 548

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.

Establishes the Erin's law task force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age-appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to teachers and school staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a systemwide sexual abuse prevention education program at the conclusion of the task force.

In committee Jan 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 584

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROBATION.

Establishes a statewide program modeled after the Hawaii'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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 458

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER.

Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 457

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.

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

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 460

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.

Prohibits the downloading or use of social media application TikTok on government-issued devices capable of internet connectivity, or on government internet networks.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 157

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires the Department of Education to each Hawaiian Language to students in each public elementary, middle, and high school.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 338

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Carissa Kainani Moore.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 52

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Requires state agencies to offer individuals who resigned or were dismissed from employment for not complying with vaccination or testing requirements the option to be reinstated, with back pay, to the position that person held prior to their termination.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track