Rep. Cedric Gates

Primary HCR 147

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS THAT INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

In committee Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 149

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS THAT INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

In committee Mar 23, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 914

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Repeals existing law that requires the Department of Health to conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing or recertification, of state-licensed special treatment facilities. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize investigations of complaints against state-licensed or state-certified care facilities based on the degree of severity of the allegations. Clarifies that any person, corporation, or any other entity that provides health care or human services is prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Repeals existing law providing that a landlord shall not be deemed to be providing home care services or operating a care facility that requires a license under specified conditions. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1383

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a task force to identify the top ten fruits or vegetables that are imported into the State but may be commercially grown in the State. Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the production of those fruits or vegetables to obviate the need to import them into the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1384

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MANUFACTURING.

Creates an income tax credit to incentivize the food manufacturing industry in the State. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 500

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to DOE to promote surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 262

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1506

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Encourages the employees' retirement system, in evaluating venture capital investments, to consider opportunities in industries that will sustain Hawaii's natural environment or produce economic opportunities for its residents, including renewable energy businesses and businesses that use the investment capital to acquire the infrastructure and services needed to become energy sustainable. If the employees' retirement system board of trustees determines that it is not prudent to invest in any Hawaii venture capital meeting this description, requires the board to report the rationale for the decision in its annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 260

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires DOE to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering. Requires DOE to provide personal protective equipment for all cafeteria student helpers prior to the student helpers volunteering. Requires all cafeteria student helpers to be directed and supervised by trained personnel at all times. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 691

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST KOHALA MOUNTAIN FISH COMPANY, LLC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kohala Mountain Fish Company, LLC, for the establishment of The Village project. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Mar 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track