Rep. David Tarnas

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 Hawaii 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 Mar 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 538

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under circumstances, foreclosure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 691

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, for the establishment of The Village project. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1330

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for school bus services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 542

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Allows bidders to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to twenty-four hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than twenty-four hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines "immaterial or technical information". Repeals 6/30/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1192

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Requires the public access room to establish and maintain an outreach and engagement program for primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community education. Requires the department of education and university of Hawaii to assign appropriate staff to coordinate with the public access room for the outreach and engagement program. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to assist in effectuating this requirement. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 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 Mar 16, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 92

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 99

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 593

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.

Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons for whom law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. Sunsets 6/30/2025. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track