Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 948

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FUEL TAX.

Requires every retail dealer to conspicuously post a tax rate decal on each pump owned or leased by the retail dealer that displays the current federal fuel tax, state fuel tax, each county's fuel tax, and state license tax assessed on a gallon of gasoline and other liquid fuel sold at the pump. Establishes the tax rate decal special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture. Provides a penalty. Makes appropriation. Takes effect on January 1, 2018.

In committee Feb 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 36

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO EVALUATE THE NEED FOR SENIOR CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE AND PROPOSE AN EXPANSION OF THE BASE AMOUNT OF FUNDING FOR SENIOR CENTERS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 505

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMERCE.

Repeals provision requiring counties to adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism as a precondition for allowing agricultural tourism activities in an agricultural district. Allows agricultural commerce, rather than agricultural tourism, in an agricultural district.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1171

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Repeals provisions of Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, pertaining to minimum standards for homeless shelters and homeless shelter stipend payments.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 391

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Appropriates funds to the department of human services to study the impact and feasibility of creating an integrated database of certain information related to homeless individuals for providers of homeless services.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 256

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 653

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED STRATEGY.

Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney to maintain and expand the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities. (HB653 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1562

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANCER PATIENTS.

Requires insurance coverage for embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation procedures to preserve the fertility of adults diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment.

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1173

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A WATER IRRIGATION PILOT PROJECT.

Establishes a one-year pilot program requiring DAGS, DOT, and DLNR to implement irrigation water conservation best management practices in Kapolei, Oahu, as established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii. Requires DAGS, DOT, and DLNR to each submit a report regarding the results of the pilot program. (HB1173 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 197

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ADMINISTERING, DISPENSING, OR PRESCRIBING NARCOTIC DRUGS FOR USE IN MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT TO A NARCOTIC DEPENDENT PERSON.

Clarifies that treatment drugs such as suboxone may be used in the maintenance or detoxification of narcotic dependent persons.

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track