Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 387

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the shipment of tobacco products, and the transport of tobacco products ordered or purchased through a remote sale, to anyone other than a licensee. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers and the retail tobacco permit fee. Increases the excise tax for each cigarette sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer. Increases the excise tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of tobacco products sold by the wholesaler or dealer. (HB387 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 414

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Extends for two additional years, the sunset date of Act 42, SLH 2018, which restores authority to the UH President to act as UH's Chief Procurement Officer for all procurement contracts under Chapter 103D, HRS. (HB414 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1144

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to reduce class sizes over a period of four years.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 248

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Appropriates funds to support the Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program by appropriating funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning for additional personnel costs. (HB248 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 487

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to maintain a database on sex trafficking. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 489

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to include blocking the nose or mouth of the person or applying excessive pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of visible injury is not required to establish the offense.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1381

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOBBYISTS.

Prohibits former legislators and executive branch employees subject to senate confirmation from engaging in lobbying for twelve months after termination of employment as a legislator or executive branch employee. Takes effect 7/1/2020. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 294

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIME.

Establishes a presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release unless proven otherwise. Requires the consideration of nonfinancial conditions of release before bail is ordered.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 650

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.

Establishes a teacher retention advisory board within the Department of Education for administrative purposes to study and make recommendations regarding teacher retention and recruitment in the State. Requires the advisory board to design a teacher mentorship pilot program to be administered by the Department of Education during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years. Requires the Department of Education to conduct detailed exit interviews with teachers who voluntarily leave the employ of the department. Requires annual reports to the legislature. (HB650 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1213

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires that the Department of Land and Natural Resources in consultation with the Department of Human Services, post signs in parks and beaches from Kalaeloa to Makaha displaying telephone numbers and hotline numbers of county and state agencies that assist homeless individuals. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track