Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP DERIVED PRODUCTS.

Establishes a regulatory framework for products containing cannabidiol that were manufactured legally through approved government programs. Clarifies that these products are not considered adulterated food, beverage, or cosmetic products. Prohibits manufacturers from making health-related claims. Requires product labeling for the products to be legally allowed in the State. Exempts industrial hemp products that are generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration from the new regulatory framework.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 311

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Imposes a fee on the carbon content of fossil fuels. Establishes a carbon cashback trust fund into which fees will be deposited and dividend payments will be made to Hawaii residents. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 334

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY.

Limits civil actions arising from use of justifiable force if the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of a justification defense. Provides reimbursement of reasonable legal costs to defendants charged with an offense under certain sections of the Penal Code if the defendant is found not guilty because the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable because of self-protection, protection of others, or protection of property.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 356

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Amends the definitions of aerial device, articles pyrotechnic, consumer fireworks, display fireworks, and fireworks.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 380

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Allows a landlord or landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord's agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 349

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

Requires the department of health to implement the auditor's recommendations for the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Requires redemption centers to install reverse vending machines.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 216

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Includes agents of candidates listed on ballots among the persons prohibited from providing voting assistance at voter service centers and in the use of absentee ballots.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 214

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.

Establishes freedom of press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media unless subject to certain exceptions.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 359

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT TO PHASE OUT CORPORATE GIVEAWAYS.

Enacts and enters the state into the Interstate Compact Agreement to Phase Out Corporate Giveaways.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 228

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ASBESTOS.

Clarifies that work practice standards and notification requirements for the demolition and renovation of facilities containing asbestos apply to single-family residences. Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules in accordance with this Act.

In committee Jan 25, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track