Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 2139

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement an invasive species inspection placard program to enhance the control, removal, and eradication of invasive species on the premises of an agricultural producer and inform the public of the most recent invasive species inspection results for agricultural producers. Appropriates funds to mitigate the spread of the little fire ant and coconut rhinoceros beetle in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2104

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

Appropriates funds to support the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 84

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN THE STATE AND THE EFFECTS OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ON THE CAMPUSES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 104

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 87

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 106

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 1766

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Prohibits the distribution of synthetic media messages in advertisements before an election that a person knows or should have known are deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes of a candidate. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2331

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and safe operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2146

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.

Authorizes agricultural tourism activities, including certain overnight accommodations, under certain conditions and only in counties that have adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. Requires the Land Use Commission to adopt rules that establish requirements applicable to all farming operations implementing agricultural tourism activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2140

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ORNAMENTAL GINGER.

Appropriates funds for statewide research into ornamental ginger pathogens, prevention of the spread of ornamental ginger pathogens, production and distribution of pathogen-free ornamental ginger plants, and outreach to ornamental producers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track