Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SR 190

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO EXPAND THE KA‘U RURAL HEALTH CLINIC TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO URGENT CARE AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

In committee Mar 16, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 820

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the nursing facility sustainability program to 2024. Specifies that the nursing facility sustainability fee limit is 5.5 per cent of overall net patient service revenue. Removes the per resident daily maximum fee of $20 for each facility. Specifies facilities that meet certain exceptions shall pay a reduced daily fee in comparison to other participating facilities. Allows nursing facilities to pay assessed fees within 60 days, instead of 30 days. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 576

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO USED MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS.

Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to obtain a written statement by a seller of a catalytic converter that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires a seller of a catalytic converter to present a receipt or notarized declaration regarding the catalytic converter. Prohibits a licensed used motor vehicle part dealer from purchasing a catalytic converter with no receipt or notarized declaration and to report the attempted sale to the police. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Takes effect 5/6/2137. (SD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 614

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Retroactively exempts from the state income tax, unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance received from 3/1/2020, to 12/31/2020. Requires the department of taxation to allow taxpayers to credit the state income tax deducted and withheld from their unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment assistance during that time period against their overall state income tax liability. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 346

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.

Requires farm owner or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27 prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SCR 45

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING GLEANING IN STATE AND COUNTY PARKS.

In committee Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 946

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT RELIEF.

Establishes a Commercial Rent Relief Grant Program. Requires that the commercial rent relief grants be given priority for moneys received through federal funding. Appropriates an unspecified amount to the emergency and budget reserve fund for the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 792

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 361

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Establishes a general excise tax exemption for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), regardless of the means of purchase and the SNAP eligibility of the person. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 12, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 163

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Amends statutory limitations on the time period in which a survivor of childhood sexual abuse may file a civil suit. Allows punitive damages. Permits the court to order restorative justice measures at its discretion, if requested by the victim. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track