David A. Tarnas
Democratic · HI · State Representative, Hawaii House District 8
David A. Tarnas is a state legislator and chair of the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee. He has lived and worked in North and South Kohala for 40 years as an environmental planner.
Where David A. Tarnas stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Gun Control (1 record),
Opposes
Corporate Accountability (3 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 1433, which lets the needle exchange program give out sterile syringes based on need. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 36-13, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted for House Bill 1961, which makes it a crime to block someone's way into or out of a health care facility. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-10, and it became law.
April 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Was listed among the named House sponsors of HB 125, which became Act 022 on April 22, 2025 and required firearm sellers or transferors to give purchasers safe-storage notices and expanded firearm-storage requirements.
April 22, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: data.capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 2694, which lets regulated shipping companies raise cargo rates up to 5 percent a year without a full rate case. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 35-15, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 2400, which exempts seaglider passenger companies from Hawaii's Water Carrier Act. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Voted for Senate Bill 897, which caps what an electric utility must pay for property damage after a catastrophic wildfire. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 39-10, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov · researched September 10, 2026
Race David A. Tarnas is in:
- STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 8 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 8; Hawaii · incumbent
Profile last researched September 8, 2026.