Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 1505

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.

Encourages the EUTF to consider investment opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. Appropriates funds to the EUTF. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 128

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST AND DIVERT MORE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 129

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING INCREASED INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSIST AND DIVERT MORE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1261

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.

Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1398

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Allows telecommunications and emergency dispatchers and employees who perform similar functions employed by the State and counties to collectively bargain. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 551

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 203

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE.

Allows professional and technical staff of the state historic preservation division to be exempt from civil service laws. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 80

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS.

Authorizes public school complexes to develop rigorous classroom-based performance assessments, including the use of authentic assessments as part of classroom-based performance assessments. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1336

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

Part I: Expands the authorized issuance of citations in lieu of arrests. Authorizes a grace period after a missed initial court appearance. Part II: Amends various provisions related to pretrial release. Part III: Allows the court to order substance abuse assessment and treatment. Prohibits the arrest of a parolee, or the revocation of parole, solely due to the defendant having one positive test for drug use. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 15

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LIENS.

Authorizes the State and the counties to place liens on real properties for unpaid civil fines resulting from violations of land use laws. Authorizes the State and counties, subject to adoption of appropriate and particular laws or rules establishing the power of sale, to sell properties after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings, if any, are exhausted and use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track