Diamond Garcia

Republican, State House of Representatives

District 42, Oʻahu

Time in office:

House: 2022-present

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Bio

Diamond Garcia was born and raised in West Oʻahu and is an alumnus of Hawaiian Mission Academy. He represents Varona Village, ‘Ewa, Kapolei and Fernandez Village. Garcia previously served as vice chair of his neighborhood board and as chair of the health, parks and recreation, public safety and education committees.

“Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living can be attributed to regulations that stifle our local businesses and a government that takes too much hard-earned money from overburdened taxpayers,” Garcia said. “This financial strain is driving too many families to leave Hawaiʻi, as they can no longer afford to stay in our beautiful state due to our failing economy.”

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Bill Activity

Of 24 bills:

0 Passed

0 Failed

24 Pending

For this session year, this legislator initiated 24 bills: 0 passed, 0 failed, and 24 are currently pending.

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Financials

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Election

This display shows money given directly to the incumbent’s campaign committee (NOTE: The industry categories for donors come from Open Secrets, a nonpartisan research organization for campaign finance. Some contributions are “uncoded,” meaning they have not been assigned to an industry sector. As a result, the total for each sector is also an estimate).

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Candidate Donations

Individuals, corporations, organizations and committees are limited to a maximum donation to candidates of $4000 for the Senate and $2000 for the house.

Total

$29.7K

46.0% lower than the average legislators

Independent Expenditures

Money from Independent Expenditure Committees (IEC) for advertising or grassroots activity targeting a candidates run for office is unlimited, but it cannot be spent in coordination with the candidate or the candidate's campaign.

Total

$1.3K

149.0% higher than the average legislators

Grand Total for Elections

$31.0K

44.0% lower than the average legislators

This is a total of the money targeting this legislator's campaign(s) including direct donations to the candidate, money spent by Independent Expenditure Committees and money from political parties.

Influence

There are two categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel.

Giver	Value	Date	Description
Kapolei High School	$30	Jan 27, 2023	Kapolei High School Swag Bag
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office	$20	Feb 3, 2023	Box of Assorted Green Tea
Jefferey Nakama	$10	Jan 18, 2023	Mini Potted Plant
Lanai Community Center	$10	Jan 24, 2023	Large Desk Calendar
Hawaii Dental Hygienist Association	$6	Jan 18, 2023	Smile Bag
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism	$5	Jan 18, 2023	Hawaiian Host Chocolate Mac-Nuts
Kristin Kahaloa	$5	Jan 19, 2023	Kona Coffee Macron
Rep. Rose Martinez	$5	Jan 24, 2023	Godiva Chocolate
National Conference of State Legislatures	$5	Jan 26, 2023	Mini Travel Bag
Keiki O Ka Aina Learning Foundations	$5	Feb 13, 2023	Taro Chips

Gifts

For gifts that are allowed, legislators must file an annual gifts disclosure statement with the Hawai'i State Ethics Commission if they or their spouse or dependent child receive from a single source one or multiple gifts and the whole aggregate value exceeds $200.