Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 1386

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a state 2030 natural resources conservation goal action plan and allocates one per cent of the revenues of the transient accommodations tax for deposit into the special land and development fund to be used for the development, submission, and evaluation of progress of the action plan. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1153

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires health benefit plans supplemental to Medicare to include contributions equal to Medicare part D premiums effective 7/1/2019, in addition to Medicare part B premiums.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 439

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LICENSED PROFESSIONALS.

Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1063

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.

Requires any wireless communication antennas located within conservation districts to be camouflaged to blend in with the surrounding areas.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1121

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to establish a working group to examine and advise on amendments that can be made to the statutory description of the Department's powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities. Authorizes the working group to evaluate the health impact assessment tool. Appropriates funds to support the activities of the working group. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1045

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.

Requires barber, beauty operator, and instructor licensees under the board of barbering and cosmetology to complete a one-time, one-hour training program on intimate partner violence awareness and education.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 463

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.

Extends the Hospital Sustainability Program for two years. Clarifies exemptions from the hospital sustainability fee. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Special Fund for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. (SB463 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 11

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ENSURE THAT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE FORCED INTO ARBITRATION AND SILENCE INSTEAD HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS.

Passed Jul 18, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 409

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

Establishes an annual vehicle registration surcharge fee for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles to be deposited into the State Highway Fund. Effective 1/1/2020. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 592

Signed into law · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SALARY OF THE STATE LIBRARIAN.

Updates the state librarian's salary cap to $175,000 per year. (CD1)

Signed into law Jul 9, 2019 0 co-sponsors