Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 1146

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 247

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires the University of Hawaiʻi system to include a corrective action plan in its respective report to the legislature, should it not meet its benchmark. Repeals the separate benchmark for the department of education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison within the office of the governor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 325

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the minimum penalty imposed upon homeowners, renters, and managers of real property when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow others to unlawfully use aerial devices from their respective properties after 9:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 758

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY FISHING PRACTICES.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaiʻi state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1348

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.

Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 267

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.

Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Olelo Hawaiʻi Initiatives.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 741

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 435

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Short form bill relating to the department of the attorney general.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 783

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

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