Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 1060

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing an additional credit amount for qualified production costs in a county with a population of 700,000 or less, provided that certain hiring criteria are met; requiring the taxpayer to verify the county of residence of local hires; and extending the repeal of the credit until January 1, 2024.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1251

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1270

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or occupant consent.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1224

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT.

Requires judges, instead of the Hawaii paroling authority, to determine the minimum term of imprisonment a convicted offender must serve before becoming eligible for parole.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1226

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEPARATION BENEFITS.

Appropriates funds for severance benefits and special retirement benefits for public employees affected by the privatization or closure of Hawaii health systems corporation facilities.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 820

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds for an advanced life support ambulance to be based at the Pahoa fire station in Puna on the island of Hawaii, including the acquisition of a vehicle and equipment, and funding personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1269

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY.

Requires the Hawaii Health Authority (HHA) to submit an updated comprehensive health plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the hiring of an executive director and other staff and other expenses necessary for HHA to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 548

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.

In committee Jan 27, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 875

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Clarifies how the Ethics Commission may provide guidance and resolve allegations of violations.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 167

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LAW.

Temporarily requires parties in a divorce proceeding to refrain from moving a child from a county of residence, removing the child from school, interfering with custodial arrangements, or discontinuing payments on financial obligations. Expedites mediation and financial and property disclosure.

In committee Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track