Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SCR 84

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY PROGRAMS AT AIEA HIGH SCHOOL AND PEARL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 931

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Prohibits, after December 31, 2045, the approval or extension of any electricity generation facility that applies or proposes to use fossil fuels to generate electricity or store electricity into a public utility grid-tied energy storage system resource. Prohibits, after December 31, 2045, the use of fossil fuels for the generation or storage or electricity. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving applications or proposals for public utility cost recovery from any generation or storage facilities that use fossil fuels, except in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 62

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE GREEN JOBS CORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION, ALLEVIATE THE UNEMPLOYMENT IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND ASSIST THE STATE IN MEETING ITS CLEAN ENERGY GOALS.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 66

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A UNIFIED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS OF INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES TO PROVIDE IMPROVED DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES.

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1250

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY FOOD MANAGEMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii emergency food assistance program and Hawaii emergency food assistance program special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture and appropriates moneys into the fund to provide food to certain residents during governor-declared states of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 694

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and indicators. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 742

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO POLICING.

Requires each county police department to collect certain data regarding police stops, uses of force, and arrests, and submit to the legislature annual reports. Effective 5/6/2137. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1024

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a cannabinoid medicine program within the University of Hawaii, to be administered by the John A. Burns school of medicine. (SD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1251

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Education to meet the local farm to school meal goal of fifteen per cent of food served in public schools to be locally sourced by 2025 and thirty per cent by 2030. Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 337

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.

Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75% cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for acquiring cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost. Requires the convening of a review panel to screen and rate applicants on the quality of their cover crop and green manure and composting practices. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track