Rep. David Tarnas
Sponsored bills
Requires each water carrier to file a strategic plan with the Public Utilities Committee every five years. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for the coordinated removal of albizia and other invasive trees that potentially threaten the public roadways and utility infrastructure on public and private land. Requires a two-to-one matching requirement from a public utilities source. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District and the Redevelopment District Working Group for the redevelopment of public lands on the Waiakea Peninsula. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a climate change and human health adaptation specialist within the department of health. Appropriates funds for the position and related operating expenses. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to increase the State's capacity to train new nurses and project future nursing workforce needs. Provides that the nursing program at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu be reinstated as a condition to the appropriation. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Education to establish a tiered student bus fare rate system to include free bus passes for students and households that qualify for free or reduced lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)