Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 1757

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Expands the coffee labeling requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages. (HB1757 HD1)

Passed Mar 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 26

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING AN INCREASED HONOLULU POLICE PRESENCE IN WAI‘ANAE.

In committee Mar 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2231

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Provides a nonrefundable income tax credit to a taxpayer who purchases or modifies a personal vehicle for use by a person with a disability. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. (HB2231 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2278

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Taskforce under the Department of Health to develop annual recommendations to the Legislature to reduce suicide. (HB2278 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2155

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula. (HB2155 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1995

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS.

Regulates broadband internet service providers to ensure a free and open Internet. Establishes a task force to examine the costs and benefits of creating a state-owned public utility company to provide broadband internet service. (HB1995 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2506

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE.

Establishes and appropriates funds to the Statewide Rat Lungworm Disease Working Group for research and education for the prevention, treatment, and eradication of rat lungworm disease. Requires a report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2019. (HB2506 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2102

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a Regional Nutrient Cycling Pilot Program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot program. (HB2102 HD2)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1708

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY OF HAWAII'S WATER.

Requires DOH to study the protection of waters in the State. The study shall identify state statutes that rely on, or are applied in conjunction with, the federal Clean Water Act, prior to the issuance of the Clean Water Rule; identify waters that are at risk of pollution or contamination; and recommend how the State can prepare for and address water pollution or contamination risks, including disasters. Appropriates moneys for the study. (HB1708 HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1919

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the incorporation of housing visitability standards in the new construction of publicly funded residential housing. (HB1919 HD2)

In committee Feb 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track