Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 778

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires courts and administrative panels, in certain proceedings regarding whether a person is dangerous to self or others, to consider the statements of the person's parents. Clarifies that a parent who does not reside with a respondent is still a "family member" who may petition for the respondent's entrance into an outpatient treatment program for substance abuse.

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1356

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Clarifies that "customary and traditional subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock on agricultural lands may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to assure the right of native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to engage in customary and traditional subsistence farming for direct personal or family consumption. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

In committee Feb 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1195

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Requires the department of transportation, in collaboration with the department of Hawaiian home lands, to develop plans for the construction of secondary access roads for the Waianae district of leeward Oahu. Appropriates funds to develop the construction plans.

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 126

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CULTURE.

Short form bill relating to culture.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 544

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT MAUNA KEA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds, to be expended by the University of Hawaii, for a capital improvement project to remove the Hoku Kea telescope from the summit of Mauna Kea. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 129

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ART.

Short form bill relating to art.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 130

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.

Short form bill relating to international relations.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 128

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CULTURE.

Short form bill relating to culture.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 127

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MUSEUMS.

Short form bill relating to museums.

In committee Feb 9, 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 Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track