Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HB 656

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes a list of substances allowed for use as pesticides and fertilizers on state and county property. Provides that the use of substances not specifically allowed as pesticides and fertilizers on state property and county property is prohibited, unless certain exceptions, a waiver, or exemption apply. Requires a state department or agency seeking a waiver to apply to the department of agriculture.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 611

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Clarifies that "customary and traditional subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaiʻi right to farm act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock in the agricultural district may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaiʻi State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to perpetuate the practice of customary and traditional subsistence farming. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 595

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO RECYCLING.

Amends the definition of "electronic device" to clarify the scope of devices covered under the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 753

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a two-year nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2025. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 614

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 820

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Establishes a transient accommodations tax rate of twenty-five per cent for furnishing transient vacation units to transient occupants for less than thirty days. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 620

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 605

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a dam and reservoir working group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State and consider their role in drought mitigation and the maintenance of a dependable water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 393

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Requires the judiciary to establish a uniform procedure for adjusting payments and partner with other state agencies for ability to pay determinations. Sets the community service conversion rate for certain monetary penalties. Appropriates funds to develop a legal financial obligation calculator.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 967

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.

Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaiʻi, to begin with the 2024 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track