Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HCR 34

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL INCLUDE HAWAIIAN AIRLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER'S FUTURE RANKINGS OF THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Passed Feb 28, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 18

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE WALL STREET JOURNAL INCLUDE HAWAIIAN AIRLINES IN THE NEWSPAPER'S FUTURE RANKINGS OF THE BEST AND WORST AIRLINES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Passed Feb 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1886

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Includes Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, and parchment coffee in the coffee labeling requirements. Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic and regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of 51 per cent after 7/1/2022. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted coffee, instant coffee, Hawaii-grown green coffee, cherry coffee, or parchment coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2150. (HD2)

In committee Feb 26, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires at least 5 Hawaiian Homes Commission members to be Native Hawaiian or current Hawaiian homestead lessees; and at least 2 of those 5 to be on the waitlist for Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes commission members to elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. Creates the position of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands and separates the Director's responsibilities from those of the Chairperson of the Commission. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1933

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Repeals the state building code council. Takes effect on 7/1/2025. (HD1)

In committee Feb 20, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2265

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2050

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND INJUNCTIONS.

Clarifies that the effective period of a temporary restraining order, protective order, or injunction restraining any party from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing a minor may extend to a date after the minor has reached 18 years of age. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2170

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.

Requires all public meetings of the Board of Regents to be recorded in digital video format, webcast live, and archived and made available to the public. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1918

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.

Creates a task force to study and recommend to the legislature a site for a new jail to replace the Hawaii community correctional center's primary facility on three acres in downtown Hilo, Hawaii, and to consider alternative governmental uses for the existing site. Appropriates funds. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a GET exemption for all gross proceeds arising from medical services provided by qualified physicians to patients who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits. Applies to taxable years beginning after 7/1/2050 and ending before 1/1/2022. (HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track