Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 2428

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Appropriates $75,000,000 to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for infrastructure.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1944

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Requires that a disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal. Establishes penalties.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2211

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Amends the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings by disallowing mediation when there are allegations of domestic violence.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2198

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.

Prohibits any person from presetting commercial beach equipment on beaches encumbered with easements in favor of the public.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1873

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Reduces from 500 feet to 100 feet the buffers for the growth and processing of hemp. Exempts certain authorized hemp producers from processor registration requirements. Authorizes certain authorized hemp producers to process hemp in certified kitchens, food hubs, and agricultural parks.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Establishes Employment First as a state policy for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1887

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.

Requires the department of human services to continue to lead a working group to address visitation and support needs of children and families of incarcerated individuals. Requires the judiciary to coordinate discussions with the department of human services and to work with the department of public safety, family reunification working group, and other entities serving children and families affected by parental incarceration to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Requires the visitation and family resource center to be run by a non-profit. Requires working group to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2023. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1899

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT.

Includes best practice destination management and regenerative tourism under the scope and responsibilities of the Hawaii tourism authority. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to develop a tourism management plan that includes tourism marketing, best practice destination management, and regenerative tourism.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1796

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Extends the Ohana Zones Pilot Program to 2026 to reduce homelessness by placing individuals into permanent housing, expanding housing, and preserving existing housing. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track