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House District 42
Portions of Varona Village, ‘Ewa, and Kapolei, Fernandez Village
Room: 303
Phone: 808-586-8500
Fax: 808-586-8504
[email protected]

Representative Diamond Garcia is a well-known and respected public figure who has dedicated his life to serving the West Oahu community. He was born and raised in West O'ahu and is honored and privileged to represent the many families of his community.

Representative Garcia is an alumnus of Hawaiian Mission Academy, where he received a quality education that prepared him for his future endeavors. He has since gone on to become an international speaker and adjunct teacher at multiple Christian colleges, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with others.

In addition to his work in education, Representative Garcia has served the West O'ahu community in many capacities. He previously served as Vice Chairman of his neighborhood board, as well as Chairman of the Health, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, and Education committees. His leadership and dedication have helped to improve the quality of life for many families in his community.

Representative Garcia is known for his commitment to public service and his passion for helping others. He is a tireless advocate for the people of West O'ahu and is always looking for ways to improve the lives of those around him. His dedication and hard work have earned him the respect and admiration of his constituents, and he continues to be a strong voice for the people he represents.

April 14, 2023

Bills call for rehiring state workers who defied vaccine mandate

Two bills introduced by Republican legislators would require state agencies to rehire and give back pay to employees who resigned or were terminated for refusing to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. Read More at linktr.ee/repdiamondgarcia
2024 Committee Member of
 2024 Allowance Report
Expenditure Report
 Measures Introduced in 2024
Measure and Title
HB52
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB157
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB338
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
HB457
RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
HB458
RELATING TO WATER.
HB459
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
HB460
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
HB500 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB505
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE PURCHASE BY FOREIGN ENTITIES.
HB506
RELATING TO FENTANYL.
HB507
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB508
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
HB509
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
HB510
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
HB511
RELATED TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD.
HB512
RELATING TO GRANTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
HB513
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB515
RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.
HB584
RELATING TO PROBATION.
HB619 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB623
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
HB624
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
HB625
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB626
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
HB627
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT REFORM.
HB628
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
HB629
RELATING TO ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB630
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION.
HB631
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM TASK FORCE.
HB632
RELATING TO LEASES.
HB633
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
HB634
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB635
RELATING TO THEFT OF PROPERTY.
HB636
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB637
RELATING TO MANDATORY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AFTER ARREST.
HB653 HD1
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
HB843 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB865
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
HB887
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.
HB888
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
HB889
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS TASKFORCE.
HB890
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB891
RELATING TO GENDER TRANSITION SURGERY.
HB928
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
HB929
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
HB938
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR ON-SITE EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES.
HB939 HD1
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB941
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
HB942 HD2
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE.
HB1118
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1119
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO ELECTED COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS.
HB1120
RELATING TO FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEFINITION.
HB1206 HD2
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
HB1207
RELATING TO INCOME TAX REDUCTION.
HB1227
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.
HB1272
RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
HB1327 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1328 HD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
HB1332
RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
HB1333
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP.
HB1334
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE.
HB1393
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
HB1401
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1405 HD1
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1434
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
HB1435
RELATING TO THE EWA BEACH PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARY.
HB1436
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1617
RELATING TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
HB1618
RELATING TO OPPORTUNITY ZONES.
HB1619
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1652 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
HB1656 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB1699
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB1700
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB1701
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB1702
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1703
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
HB1704
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
HB1705
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
HB1706
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.
HB1707
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB1708
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1709
RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB1710
RELATING TO LEASES.
HB1711
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1712
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
HB1713
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
HB1714
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.
HB1715
RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
HB1716
RELATING TO THEFT.
HB1717
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB1718
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1719
RELATING TO DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.
HB1720
RELATING TO MEDICAL SERVICES FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
HB1721
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB1722
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1723
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
HB1724
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1725
RELATING TO MEDICAL LIABILITY.
HB1726
RELATING TO MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS.
HB1727
RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
HB1728
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
HB1729
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1730
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1731
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1732
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1733
RELATING TO REGISTERED VOTERS.
HB1734
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB1735 HD1
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB1736
RELATING TO MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS.
HB1737
RELATING TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
HB1738
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1739
RELATING TO PRODUCT LABELING.
HB1740
RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
HB1741
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OR DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN THE STATE WITHOUT PRIOR LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL.
HB1744
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY LEGISLATIVE VOTING PROCEDURES.
HB1746
RELATING TO HOME-SCHOOLED CHILDREN.
HB1749
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1750
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
HB1751
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY OF ELECTIONS.
HB1752
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
HB1753
RELATING TO MANDATORY RECOUNT OF VOTES.
HB1754
RELATING TO ELECTION BALLOTS.
HB1835 HD1
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT.
HB1836 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1837 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB1839 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1840 HD2
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1841 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1842 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
HB1843 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
HB1909
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS.
HB1910
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB1963 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1967 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES FUND.
HB2019
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB2036
RELATING TO LIFE-SAFETY SYSTEMS.
HB2037
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.
HB2038
RELATING TO POVERTY REDUCTION.
HB2039
RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
HB2040
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
HB2161
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2173
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
HB2201
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2202
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2203
RELATING TO HAWAII EMERGENCY HOME SALES MORATORIUM.
HB2204
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2205
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB2289
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
HB2531
RELATING TO WORKPLACE SAFETY.
HB2540
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB2541
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB2542
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
HB2543
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB2575
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB2587
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB2601
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB2602
RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
HB2603
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
HB2604
RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB2679
RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB2691
RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.
HB2706
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
HB2730
RELATING TO BULLYING.
HB2731
RELATING TO SEX-BASED ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS IN SCHOOLS.
HB2732
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB2733
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB2734
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB2749
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.
HB2787 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB2788
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB2789
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB2790 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2805 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HCR3
URGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY ZONING CODE FOR POST-DISASTER USE.
HCR54
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
HCR61
ENCOURAGING THE STATE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, AND HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY TO MAKE ALL FUTURE SOLAR PROJECTS IN THE STATE COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS.
HCR62 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION.
HCR63
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO SEND FIVE HUNDRED HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS TO ASSIST THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD IN POLICING THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER.
HCR64
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY ALL CLASSROOMS WITH NARCAN OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NALOXONE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.
HCR65
URGING THE LEADERSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PERIODICALLY UNDERGO TRAINING ON CRIMES RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY.
HCR126
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
HCR127
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS.
HCR128
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES INTO CURRICULUM PLANS FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HCR129
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AND PASS THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TEST IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
HCR130
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS FROM HAWAII, AND SOVEREIGN COUNCIL OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATIONS TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IN SUPPORT OF ACT 80, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2017.
HCR191
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
HCR226
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE UPCOMING OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025.
HR44
ENCOURAGING THE STATE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, AND HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY TO MAKE ALL FUTURE SOLAR PROJECTS IN THE STATE COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS.
HR45 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL.
HR46
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO SEND FIVE HUNDRED HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS TO ASSIST THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD IN POLICING THE UNITED STATES-MEXICO BORDER.
HR47
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY ALL CLASSROOMS WITH NARCAN OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NALOXONE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.
HR48
URGING THE LEADERSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PERIODICALLY UNDERGO TRAINING ON CRIMES RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY.
HR107
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
HR108
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS.
HR109
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES INTO CURRICULUM PLANS FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HR110
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AND PASS THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TEST IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
HR111
URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS FROM HAWAII, AND SOVEREIGN COUNCIL OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATIONS TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IN SUPPORT OF ACT 80, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2017.
HR171
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.
HR182
URGING THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY AND KALAELOA DESALCO LLC TO INCREASE THE FINAL INITIAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF THE KALAELOA SEAWATER DESALINATION FACILITY PROJECT AND BE ACTIVATED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
HR183
AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM CONSUMING ALCOHOL WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL.
HR212
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE UPCOMING OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2025.