Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HB 636

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.

Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1399

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Proposes a new section to article V of the Hawaiʻi constitution to provide for the election of the attorney general. Amends article III, section 19, of the Hawaiʻi constitution to allow for impeachment of the attorney general. Makes conforming amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaiʻi Constitution relating to removal of the attorney general with the advice and consent of the senate.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 628

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.

Amends various provisions to improve the integrity and accuracy of voter rolls, ballot security, and increases the number of voter service centers.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 55

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to establish grant programs to provide funds for the planning and implementation of community schools. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1173

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.

Adds new sections to the Hawaiʻi Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for vote recalls.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 587

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Requires each county to submit to the Legislature a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan report that addresses and identifies the county's wastewater management needs, including financial needs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 633

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.

Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaiʻi State resident's incomes, and not the global economy. Thus, providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 462

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR SCHOOLS IN THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighteenth representative district.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 927

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes within the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office the future fusion task force to promote the use of fusion as an energy source in the State.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 550

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track