Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 1364

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Reduces from 500 feet to 100 feet the buffer zones for commercial hemp production and processing. Authorizes hemp to be grown at a residential property under the control of a person licensed under federal law to produce hemp. Repeals authorization from the state department of agriculture as a prerequisite to transport hemp. Authorizes commercial hemp producers to sell whole, unprocessed hemp leaves to consumers, subject to certain requirements. Requires labels that disclose that leaves and hemp products were from hemp grown in the State. Replaces the referenced testing standard authority on labels for hemp products.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 549

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.

Transfers the oversight and regulation of measurement standards in the State from the department of agriculture to the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1326

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Allows a narrow hearsay exception for statements made by domestic violence victims during the course of the first interaction with the responding law enforcement officers and before the arrest of the defendant, as long as the statement bears sufficient indicia of reliability. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 829

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 603

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 571

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDLIKE SEX DOLLS.

Establishes the felony offense of importation, sale, or possession of a childlike sex doll. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 861

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Establishes a class of artisan-scale composting operations exempt from department of health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1136

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources, in conjunction with the counties, to develop an invasive species flood control plan to prevent, contain, and mitigate hazardous tree growth impacting streams and waterways. Requires submittal of the plan to the legislature prior to the 2022 regular session.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 756

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

Designates one of the at-large positions on the board of agriculture as the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission. Provides that the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission will serve on the board of agriculture upon the expiration of an at-large position's term. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track