Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 1308

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.

Establishes June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Day. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1124

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.

Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to require appraisals of improvements to identify the replacement cost or the leasehold market value. Grants authority to DHHL, to authorize second position loans on homestead leases by approved lenders. Requires DHHL to develop and implement a loan servicing manual, subject to commission approval, to standardize loan loss mitigation policies, procedures, and methods. Clarifies that DHHL shall not cancel a lease solely based on a loan default or delinquency unless all loan loss mitigation procedures are exhausted pursuant to the loan services manual. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY.

Requires the Hawaii technology development corporation to establish a blockchain working group to recommend a definition for blockchain technology and make recommendations for individuals, businesses, and state agencies to use blockchain technology and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 609

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 235

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.

Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries under the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program, also known as the Double Up Food Bucks Program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to expand funding for the program.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 474

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the hospital sustainability program through 6/30/2024. Increases the maximum fee for inpatient care services to 5.5%. Increases the amount of time hospitals have to pay the hospital sustainability fee from 30 days to 60 days. Increases the pool of medicaid services that can be used for matching purposes. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/29/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 595

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE.

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to further address and make recommendations regarding sea level rise. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 627

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Authorizes the issuance of special number motor vehicle license plates to commemorate the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 505

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Establishes minimum number of district precincts per district. Prohibits campaigning or electioneering within two hundred feet of the last person in line to vote or deposit a ballot at a voter service center or place of deposit. Makes housekeeping amendments to Hawaii's elections laws to clarify and improve the administration of elections by mail.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 482

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.

Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track