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 Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 964

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIES CONSERVATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds for the construction of an invertebrate and plant propagation facility and baseyard improvements on Oahu, a predator proof fence on Oahu, and a predator proof fence on Maui.

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 949

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Appropriates funds for a state civil service position to draft rules that implement and clarify the intent of chapter 195D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, work with applicants for incidental take licenses to develop their projects to minimize and mitigate incidental take of threatened and endangered species to the maximum extent practicable, and effectively track and monitor funds and expenditures related to habitat conservation plans and perform other tasks to benefit the recovery of threatened and endangered species. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 858

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 12, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 590

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Repeals provision that imposes petty misdemeanor penalty on the child, and father or mother, guardian, or other person having charge of the child, if the child persists in absenting oneself from school.

In committee Feb 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 408

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends the definition of an autocycle to include a three wheeled motor vehicle that has a handlebar and seat belts. Prohibits operators of a motorcycle, including an autocycle, from carrying any package, bundle, or other article if it prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars or steering wheel.

In committee Feb 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1532

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT COURTS.

Establishes the landlord-tenant courts.

In committee Feb 11, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 950

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Requires the department of human services to implement an earned income disregard program as an intermediate step to implementing a medicaid buy-in program. Requires reports to the legislature. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

In committee Feb 7, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 451

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DAIRY PRODUCERS.

Allows consumers to obtain unpasteurized milk by entering into herdshare agreements with producers. (SD1)

In committee Feb 6, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1128

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS AT LEILEHUA HIGH SCHOOL.

Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for Leilehua high school.

In committee Feb 6, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track