Rep. Cedric Gates

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 2711

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS TO BEACHES.

Establishes a task force regarding public access to beaches. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2652

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT.

Requires the office of information practices to resolve all public complaints about noncompliance with chapter 92F and part I of chapter 92 within six months from the date the office of information practices receives the complaint.

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 2453

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DIGNITY FOR FEMALE INMATES.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to provide free feminine hygiene products to all female inmates and detainees upon request.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2717

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 44th Representative District.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2574

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Requires the Judiciary to implement a payment plan program that offers any person who is unable to pay any court-ordered fines, fees, surcharges, costs, or monetary assessments the option of entering into a payment plan. Prohibits the courts from taking certain actions against a person solely because of that person's inability to pay. Reinstates driver's licenses that were suspended for nonpayment under certain circumstances.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2608

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to advance the State's goal of providing a quality public education system for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $1,000,000 or greater and visitor accommodations.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2686

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits the sale of video games containing a system of purchasing a randomized reward to consumers under 21 years of age.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2597

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes transient accommodations brokers to register as agents to report, collect, and remit transient accommodations tax and general excise tax due from operators and plan managers subject to verification of compliance with tax and land use laws. Allocates a portion of tax revenues collected by registered agents to counties that verify compliance with county land use laws and to Department of Human Services for homeless initiatives.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track