Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HR 184

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO WORK WITH THE FAMILY REUNIFICATION WORKING GROUP AND OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH VISITATION CENTERS AT ALL STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JAILS.

In committee Mar 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 884

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Authorizes county police department to issue a person a license to carry a handgun in all counties of the State. Extends the expiration date of a license from one year to five years.

In committee Jan 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 470

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii retirement savings program. Subject to a positive finding in the feasibility study, establishes the Hawaii retirement savings board to establish, implement, and maintain the Hawaii retirement savings program to cover private sector employees who are not provided a retirement savings plan by their employers. Appropriates funds to the legislative reference bureau to conduct a market analysis. Prohibits employers that offer retirement savings plans or programs to employees from canceling these plans or programs for an unspecified number of years after July 1, 2019.

In committee Jan 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 107

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION IN ONGOING EFFORTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND MONITOR THE IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINATION OF CHILDREN IN HAWAII AND ENSURE THEIR SAFETY.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2009

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Clarifies the property types that may be furnished as transient accommodations and subject to the transient accommodations tax. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 108

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON VACANT STATE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

In committee Mar 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 5

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 7

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

In committee Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2487

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS IN AID.

Amends the approval process for grants in aid. Establishes grants in aid advisory commission and requires that grant recipients be domestic nonprofit organizations.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2086

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY.

Designates June 21 of each year as International Yoga Day.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track