Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SCR 21

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.

In committee Mar 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2684

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

Creates penalties relating to the fighting of birds.

In committee Feb 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3211

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease period of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3320

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO GARDEN.

Prohibits any articles of incorporation, declaration, bylaws, administrative rules, house rules, or association documents of a condominium property regime, planned community association, or homeowners' association from prohibiting or restricting the cultivation of vegetable gardens within any of its units.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3315

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks.

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2979

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY.

Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2101

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires waste combustion facility owners to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies for the purposes of collecting data regarding emissions. Establishes a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health that will track and display data collected on emissions. Requires the DOH to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on emissions data collected. Requires reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3258

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.

Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2935

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Makes an appropriation to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the creation of a composting program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3247

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Creates an income tax credit for transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. (SD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track