Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 373

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires motor vehicle insurers to notify the county director of finance of cancellations and nonrenewals of motor vehicle insurance policies on registered vehicles. Requires transferees to notify the county director of finance of motor vehicle insurance policy coverage for the transferred vehicles. Increases registration fines for a failure to maintain insurance on the vehicle during the period of registration.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 761

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Requires a transition to silent, clean electric mopeds by prohibiting a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds after 12/31/2022.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 5

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

Establishes the procedures for a housing savings account system for all employees in the State.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1389

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DEMENTIA TRAINING.

Requires employers of first responders to provide Alzheimer's disease and related dementias training for first responders. Takes effect 12/31/2021.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 581

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAFFIC.

Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 734

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.

Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 580

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BEACHES.

Amends the definition of "water pollutant" as used in chapter 342D, HRS, relating to water pollution, to exclude locally sourced sand that meets certain conditions.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 473

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.

Requires a vulnerable coastal property purchaser statement to be executed by the purchaser or transferee with the sale or transfer of vulnerable coastal real estate. Requires filing of statement with Bureau of Conveyances.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 490

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT.

Beginning 1/1/2031, prohibits underground injection unless authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit obtained from the director of health.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 914

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BROADBAND ACCESS.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.

In committee Feb 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track