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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
repgarcia@capitol.hawaii.gov

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

2025 Committee Member of

2025 Allowance Report

Expenditure Report

Measures Introduced in 2025

Measure and Title
HB146 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
HB155 RELATING TO CRIME.
HB157 HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB206 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB207 RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
HB257 RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH.
HB258 RELATING TO SCHOOL SPORTS.
HB264 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
HB265 RELATING TO TEACHER RETENTION.
HB267 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB268 RELATING TO SEX-BASED ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS IN SPORTS.
HB269 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB270 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB271 RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
HB273 RELATING TO SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
HB276 HD1 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB280 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
HB281 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB282 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB283 RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
HB284 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB285 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB286 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
HB287 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.
HB288 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.
HB289 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB290 RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
HB291 RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
HB292 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB293 RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.
HB294 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS LEASES.
HB295 HD1 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB296 RELATING TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
HB297 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB298 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.
HB311 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.
HB312 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB313 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB328 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB331 HD2 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB436 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.
HB455 HD1 SD2 RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB456 RELATING TO RAW MILK.
HB474 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION.
HB483 RELATING TO HAWAII COVERT OPERATIONS.
HB503 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HB513 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB516 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB517 RELATING TO RESTORING RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO AMERICA'S ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HB520 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB521 RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB523 RELATING TO THEFT.
HB524 RELATING TO WAGES.
HB538 RELATING TO SAFE ENTRYWAYS.
HB539 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
HB540 RELATED TO SAFE WATER.
HB547 HD2 RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
HB572 HD1 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB574 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB575 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB577 HD2 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB579 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB580 RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
HB581 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB598 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB599 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB600 RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
HB601 RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB602 RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
HB605 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB606 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
HB619 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB623 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB626 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB627 HD1 RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY.
HB628 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB636 HD2 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
HB641 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB656 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
HB657 HD1 RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
HB663 RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
HB671 HD1 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
HB674 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
HB692 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
HB711 RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
HB720 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB825 RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
HB827 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
HB835 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB836 RELATING TO PENALTIES.
HB837 RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
HB838 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHERS.
HB844 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB845 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB846 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
HB851 RELATING TO SELF DEFENSE.
HB862 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
HB865 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB881 RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
HB882 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.
HB883 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB884 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB886 RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
HB899 RELATING TO GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
HB907 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB908 RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB910 RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
HB911 RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB917 RELATING TO SENTENCING.
HB919 RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
HB920 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
HB921 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB952 HD1 SD1 RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
HB1178 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1186 RELATING TO BED BUGS.
HB1197 RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1199 RELATING TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
HB1201 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB1202 HD1 RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
HB1224 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1225 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1226 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1227 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
HB1241 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB1242 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.
HB1243 RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1244 RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
HB1249 RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
HB1251 RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1253 RELATING TO PROBATION.
HB1293 HD2 SD2 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
HB1328 RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
HB1338 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1339 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB1343 HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1390 RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
HB1397 RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
HB1399 RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
HB1400 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
HB1401 RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
HB1402 RELATING TO CHILDREN.
HB1412 RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAWS.
HB1419 RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
HB1441 RELATING TO THEFT.
HB1442 HD1 RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
HB1443 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1444 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB1445 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1460 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
HB1474 RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1485 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
HB1486 HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.
HB1487 RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
HB1496 HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HCR12 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
HCR13 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TRADITIONAL NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING AND CULTURAL PRACTICES OFFERED THROUGH FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS OR NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS.
HCR19 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON MILITARY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP IN HAWAII.
HCR21 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REVISE REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR KUPUNA.
HCR22 REQUESTING THE PROMOTION AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAM.
HCR34 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.
HCR81 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY TO INITIATE A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HCR82 URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT MANDATORY INQUIRIES INTO ALL FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCURRED TO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HCR83 RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
HCR84 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
HCR110 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
HCR135 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
HCR159 URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HCR160 URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HCR161 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HCR166 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RESTORE RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO THE ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HCR168 HD1 REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL CLEARLY DEFINE STAGES OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AND RELATED EFFORTS IN THE HAWAII STATE FIRE CODE.
HCR172 REQUESTING THE FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO DIRECT FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC TO REPEAL OR REDUCE THE MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN GUIDE SECTION 4703.2, REQUIRING CONDOMINIUM MASTER INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE FOR ALL PERILS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE REPLACEMENT COST VALUE OF THE PROJECT'S IMPROVEMENTS.
HR12 URGING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.
HR19 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON MILITARY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP IN HAWAII.
HR21 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REVISE REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES FOR KUPUNA.
HR22 REQUESTING THE PROMOTION AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAM.
HR74 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY TO INITIATE A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HR75 URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT MANDATORY INQUIRIES INTO ALL FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCURRED TO CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HR76 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL STUDY OF THE EWA PLAIN.
HR77 RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICIALS.
HR78 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE MONEYS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PURSUANT TO ACT 279, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
HR106 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FINANCES.
HR129 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE DISPOSAL PROGRAMS FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
HR154 URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDS CAUCUS TO REINTRODUCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE "ENGAGE THE PACIFIC ACT”.
HR155 URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
HR156 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF MAUI, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PACIFIC ISLAND MUNICIPALITIES.
HR161 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RESTORE RESPECT AND DIGNITY TO THE ONLY ROYAL PALACE IN THE NATION.
HR163 HD1 REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL CLEARLY DEFINE STAGES OF WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION AND RELATED EFFORTS IN THE HAWAII STATE FIRE CODE.
HR212 COMMENDING AND HONORING THE LEADERS OF THE KAPOLEI NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH GROUPS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, AND LEADERSHIP IN EXPANDING NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS ACROSS OAHU.

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Representative Diamond Garcia (R)

Minority Floor Leader

Bills call for rehiring state workers who defied vaccine mandate