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R Hawaii House · District 18

Rep. Gene Ward

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Total votes
22,538
all sessions
Attendance
86%
2,178 missed
With party
98%
of cast votes
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Sponsored
855
bills & resolutions
Lower than 99% of chamber peers
Committees
0
assignments
855 bills and resolutions

Sponsored bills

Total
855
Primary
840
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Primary HB 1225
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1249
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Requires each public school to develop a disaster and attack preparedness plan by 1/1/2026 that includes shelter-in-place drills. Requires each school to maintain emergency goods sufficient for at least 48 hours in its facilities.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1341
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes tax credits for insurers providing full property coverage to owners and associations of condominiums in the amount equal to twenty per cent of the insurance premium. Provides additional ten per cent tax credits to insurers incorporated in the State.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1196
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Maddy summaryHB 1196 establishes a high school program that creates a direct pathway from specialized law enforcement education courses to careers in law enforcement. It appropriates state funds to develop and implement this curriculum, targeting high school students seeking entry into law enforcement careers. The bill's key mechanism involves creating structured courses within schools that lead directly to job opportunities in local or state law enforcement agencies. This initiative aims to build a workforce pipeline by connecting education with career readiness in public safety.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1250
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Maddy summaryHB 1250 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate state funds for capital improvement projects within the 18th Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that district by providing dedicated funding for projects like road repairs, public facilities, or community improvements. The bill’s key mechanism is enabling the state to borrow money through bonds (repaid with taxpayer funds) alongside existing state appropriations. This legislation focuses solely on funding authorization and does not specify particular projects or alter existing laws.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1195
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit cell phone use during the instructional day, prohibit student access to social media through the school's internet, and implement a social media education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1199
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.

Requires the office of legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1398
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1242
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to implement a plan for a Hawaiian language immersion school in Kapolei that shall be ready to educate students in grades kindergarten through 12 by the 2028-2029 school year. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary HB 1226
In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.

In committee Jan 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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