Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SR 25

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS AND PROPOSE INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEM.

In committee Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1433

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Extends the period in which a county may adopt an ordinance to establish a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, from 3/31/2019 to 12/31/2019. (SD1)

Passed Mar 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 458

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Beginning after December 31, 2021, requires the department of taxation to track the revenues generated by each industry in the State and requires a report of its findings to be submitted to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.

In committee Feb 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 952

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PARDONS.

Requires that if an application for pardon is not referred to the Director of Public Safety and the Hawaii Paroling Authority by the Governor, then the Governor shall provide public notice and a waiting period of fourteen days shall apply to the granting or refusing of the application for pardon. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 28, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 483

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Authorizes the use of private lands for the ohana zones pilot program. Provides additional time for the implementation of the ohana zones pilot program. Extends sunset dates of the Emergency Department Homelessness Assessment and Medical Respite pilot programs of the Department of Human Services to 6/30/2020. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1044

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

Requires health insurance plans to cover 3D mammograms for cancer patients.

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1066

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Creates a three-year pilot program to determine if state incentives tied to agricultural land leases can increase local food production. Requires the departments of agriculture, land and natural resources, Hawaiian home lands, and agribusiness development corporation to report to the legislature annually. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 531

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 228

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to place historical markers in the State to indicate significant sites in the life of President Barack Obama. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 15, 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 Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track