Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 193

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY.

Increases the value amounts applicable to qualifying for an exemption from attachment or execution of real and personal property. Exempts one month of child support and spousal support in the possession of the debtor-recipient of support from attachment or execution. (HB193 HD1)

In committee Mar 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 95

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.

Amends the licensing procedures of the industrial hemp pilot program by allowing applicants to apply for a license at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp.

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 814

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.

Adopts uniform laws on protecting the online accounts of employees and students from employers and educational institutions, respectively. (HB814 HD2)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 457

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.

Establishes a community court outreach project in the City and County of Honolulu, subject to the availability of funds and memoranda of agreements from the Judiciary, Prosecuting Attorney, and the Public Defender. Appropriates funds. (HB457 HD1)

In committee Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 378

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LICENSING.

Requires an investigator to issue a citation to any person determined to be acting in the capacity of or engaging in the business of a contractor within the State without having a required license. Clarifies that DCCA may pursue available civil remedies such as court-ordered injunctions and enhanced fines. (HB378 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 818

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OXYBENZONE.

Bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of sunscreen or personal care products containing oxybenzone. (HB818 HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1462

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts housing projects where at least a portion of the units are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income from county, highway, and school impact fees.

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 259

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMUNITY FOOD FORESTS.

Establishes a community food forest program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work collaboratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide. Appropriate funds. (HB259 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 255

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD.

Establishes the farm to school grant program to provide grants to farmers participating in the Hawaii farm to school program. Creates the farm to school grant program special fund. Makes appropriations. Creates two full-time positions. (HB255 HD2)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 254

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Expands the membership and duties of the Pesticide Advisory Committee. (HB254 HD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track