Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HB 1396

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE XII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO MAKE AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to authorize the legislature to make amendments to the management of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits the construction and operation of casino gaming and wagering on Hawaiian home lands.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1158

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRFIELDS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to allow its lease with the U.S. Department of the Army to expire on its agreed upon termination date and to not terminate the agreement prior to that date.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1394

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1397

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEASES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Requires Hawaiian Homes Commission to distribute leases to all beneficiaries within 10 years. Removes financial consideration in obtaining a lease. Requires the construction of pu'uhonuas or communal living arrangements by the department. Requires an actuarial study. Appropriates funds for the study.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1157

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRFIELDS.

Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to maintain airfields. Requires the department of transportation to transfer the lease of Kawaihapai Airfield to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 852

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination by employers based on political affiliation. Prohibits unfair discriminatory practices that deny, or attempt to deny, a person the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of a place of public accommodation based on political affiliation.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 855

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 Hawaii constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Provides steps for vote recalls.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 846

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FILM.

Increases the limit for the total amount of tax credits allowed per year for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 851

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE OF EMERGENCY.

Requires the Governor to obtain approval from the Legislature when a state of emergency has been declared and requires a duration of more than thirty days.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 853

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VOTING.

Defines official observes. Updates procedures to ensure ballots are properly handled and counted. Promotes fair election process. Provides for places of deposit to be open ten business days prior to election day.

In committee Jan 29, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track