Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 236

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE PEST CONTROL.

Extends the sunset date for the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption, to 06/30/2024. Provides that no single coffee grower shall receive more than $6,000 for each pest per year in subsidies between 06/30/2021, and 07/01/2023.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 865

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.

Directs the auditor to perform a comprehensive performance and management audit of the state historic preservation division. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 75

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GRANTS.

Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1232

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.

Requires any advertisement for a transient accommodation or resort time share vacation interest, plan, or unit to include the general excise license number and short-term rental permit number of the operator or plan manager.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1148

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, and repeal administrative fee schedules without regard to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes a process for the board to adopt, amend, and repeal administrative fee schedules, including public notice and meeting requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 568

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Makes the solicitation of a minor for sex a strict liability offense of sex trafficking. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 866

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1088

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COSMETICS.

Bans the import for profit, sale, and offer for sale of any cosmetic in the State if the final product or any component of the final product was developed or manufactured using animal testing performed on or after 1/1/2024. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 625

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.

Extends the date on which the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts shall cease to exist to August 31, 2025. Permits the commission members to discuss matters relating to official board business without regard to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable them to perform their duties faithfully. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 112

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Establishes the time of transfer wastewater system inspection program in the Department of Health to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of sale or transfer of residential real property attached to the wastewater system. Excludes certain sales or transfers.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track