Rep. David Tarnas

Primary HB 549

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires new developments to plan for the impacts of projected sea level rise and prohibits development in areas significantly affected by projected sea level rise. Amends policies and objectives related to coastal zone management to reduce residential exposure to coastal hazards and protect state beaches and public shoreline access. Defines "beach" and "coastal hazards". (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 766

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SERVICE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.

Establishes a task force within the Judiciary to review allowing service of notice and process by electronic mail in civil and administrative proceedings. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1346

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Prohibits the suspension or expulsion of children participating in the Executive Office on Early Learning's Public Prekindergarten Program, except under limited circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1503

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a 2-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism cases in the County of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for the pilot project, including the hiring of two enforcement officer positions. (SD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 194

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE AND EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT THE GLOBAL PACT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TO ACHIEVE THE UNITED NATIONS PARIS AGREEMENT AND THE 2030 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA, AND TO SPECIFICALLY ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, NUMBERS 13 THROUGH 17.

In committee Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 219

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE STATE AND EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT THE GLOBAL PACT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT TO ACHIEVE THE UNITED NATIONS PARIS AGREEMENT AND THE 2030 DEVELOPMENT AGENDA, AND TO SPECIFICALLY ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS, NUMBERS 13 THROUGH 17.

In committee Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1177

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center. (HB1177 HD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 451

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

Makes an appropriation for the operational expenses and staffing costs of the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts. (SD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts locally grown produce and locally raised livestock food products from the general excise tax. (HB616 HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1483

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Amends the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force nomination and appointment process. Appropriates funds to the Office of Planning to administer the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. (SD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track