Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HCR 32

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF ORAL HEALTH IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE IN HAWAII.

In committee Mar 29, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 131

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 130

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 567

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Exempts certain projects for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes. Makes permanent the exemption of certain housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements. Ensures that the $600,000,000 appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Act 279, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, is available for expenditure until June 30, 2025. Makes permanent the issuance of county affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 233

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 261

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Child Care Accreditation Program to assist licensed and registered child care providers in obtaining accreditation. Authorizes the use of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for Child Care Accreditation Program grants. Makes the accreditation requirement for service providers receiving funds from the Preschool Open Doors Program voluntary. Appropriates funds for the Child Care Accreditation Program, including funding for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Appropriates funds into and out of the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund for the Child Care Accreditation Program. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1383

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a task force to identify the top ten fruits or vegetables that are imported into the State but may be commercially grown in the State. Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the production of those fruits or vegetables to obviate the need to import them into the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1384

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.

Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 500

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to DOE to promote surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 262

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track