Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 2472

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Specifies that certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code related to at-risk rules and deductions and to passive activity loss do not apply with respect to claims for the state low-income housing tax credit. Caps the state low-income housing tax credit at fifty per cent of the federal low-income housing tax credit. Takes effect on 07/01/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2744

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.

Appropriates funds to provide additional rent supplement subsidies to eligible individuals and families. Takes effect on 01/01/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2752

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY COURT OUTREACH PROJECT.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to conduct an evaluation study to assess the impact of the community court outreach project in reducing the administrative burdens within the judicial system and for any staff and technology necessary for conducting the community court at community sites.

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2581

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.

Establishes the Office of Public-Private Partnership and the position of State Office of Public-Private Partnership Coordinator. Adds public-private partnership project delivery methods to the Procurement Code and related conditions and requirements. Requires an annual report. Appropriates funds. (HB2581 HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1720

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows for a state income tax deduction for teacher supplies purchased for use in the classroom and for professional development courses; provided that the teacher obtains a written certification from the Department of Education. (HB1720 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2526

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes a pharmacy to provide a customized patient medication package to any patient of an institutional facility or any member of the general public upon consent, with a valid prescription, and in compliance with labeling and dispensing requirements. (HB2526 HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 217

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE HAWAII: NEXT 50 CONTEST.

Passed Mar 19, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1249

Passed · 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)

Passed Mar 19, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 15

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO ESTABLISH AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL.

In committee Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1559

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.

Appropriates funds to DBEDT in each of fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to provide guidance and support regarding the FDA's industry guidance on the use of color additives, as applied to sea salt products cultivated or produced in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2038. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track