Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HR 86

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S HIRING PROCESS.

In committee Apr 6, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1300

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORAL.

Requires the Hawaii institute of marine biology at UH to conduct ongoing studies of the environmental impacts of sewage spills on affected coral reefs. Requires the institute of marine biology to submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 377

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Requires building permit applicants to provide to the county a certificate of liability insurance issued by a workers' compensation insurance carrier or a self-insurance authorization, or a signed declaration verifying an exemption from coverage, for the applicants and their subcontractors as a prerequisite for the issuance of any building permit. Requires building permit holders to file a signed declaration verifying workers' compensation coverage, self-insurance authorization, or exemption from coverage or insurance requirements for any subcontractor hired after issuance of the permit. Requires coordinated communication between county building permitting agencies and the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to ensure compliance. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 456

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's second suspension in a five-year period or discharge. Requires disclosure under the Uniform Information Practices Act after a police officer's second suspension in a five-year period. (HB456 HD1)

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 783

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the department of agriculture to establish a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 646

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Allows individuals who are blind or visually handicapped to apply for and obtain a removable windshield placard to use a parking space reserved for persons with disabilities. (HB646 HD1)

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 481

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot pesticide treatment coupon project for the county of Hawaii. Requires report to the Legislature on project implementation. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/28/2081. (SD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1249

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to convene a working group to develop standards for reporting energy consumption to facilitate comparisons of energy consumption and costs by consumers and homebuyers. (HB1249 HD3)

In committee Mar 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1301

In committee · 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)

In committee Mar 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 455

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from charging agricultural producers for the costs of food safety certification activities conducted by the department. (HB455 HD1)

In committee Mar 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track