Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HB 1754

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION BALLOTS.

Requires that post-election pre-certification audits rely on physical ballots.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2037

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1732

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for employers to hire state residents who have been living, working, or studying on the mainland for three or more years and agree to return to Hawaiʻi.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1730

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units on an island with a population of more than 150,000, but less than 175,000. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 4 years of rental. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1709

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Establishes the office of entrepreneurship. Creates a program in partnership with the Hawaiʻi film and creative industries development special fund. Declares the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1718

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 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2038

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO POVERTY REDUCTION.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish state goals for poverty reduction and socio-cultural advancement that support the principles of the Hawaiʻi State Planning Act by reducing by 50% by 2050 the number of families in the State that are employed but asset limited and income constrained.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2040

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERMITTING.

Establishes the building permit expeditionary improvement force to eliminate inefficiencies in the permitting process. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1910

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a telework tax credit for small business employers who allow telework for at least 30% of their employees.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1721

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Requires the Med-QUEST Division of the Department of Human Services to adopt rules authorizing reimbursements for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track