Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 382

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.

Requires board members of condominium associations to disclose significant financial interests prior to taking action that affects both the association and a third-party provider. Prohibits board members from receiving gifts from those types of third party providers. Expands the powers of the real estate commission to enforce violations by board members of disclosure requirements and gift prohibitions.

In committee Feb 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFORMED CONSENT FOR VACCINATIONS.

Requires health care providers to obtain informed consent in writing from a person before administering a vaccination. Establishes requirements for obtaining informed consent.

In committee Feb 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2476

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Extends the deadline to file nomination papers for public offices if the incumbent of a non-at-large election does not file.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program to collaborate to establish professional qualifications and develop training programs for the Ka Papahana Kaiapuni program's staff.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2674

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires that bid proposals for construction contracts list subcontractors and joint contractors where the total bid value may be $5,000,000 or more. Requires the listing of subcontractors and joint contractors where the total bid value may be less than $5,000,000, but only if electrical; plumbing; asbestos; elevator; or boiler, hot-water heating, or steam fitting work is involved.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2667

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Wahiawa General Hospital with completion of deferred facilities and maintenance projects that are necessary for the health and safety of patients and staff.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1991

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Imposes a tax of $10 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted from the use of fossil fuel. Requires 20% of the tax collected to be deposited into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1748

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows skateboards to be used in bicycle lanes where bicycle lanes are provided.

In committee Jan 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1367

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO HOMELESS PROGRAMS.

Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness.

In committee Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1301

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Provides that a person or entity that is determined by the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to have introduced an invasive species into the State may be strictly liable for all or part of the expenses to eradicate the invasive species from the State. (HB1301 HD2)

Passed Jan 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track