Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 3291

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Authorizes the Department of Health to allow dispensaries to dispense cannabis or manufactured cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers of qualifying patients outside of the dispensary's retail store building but on the dispensary's premises. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules, including rules for dispensing to a qualifying patient or primary caregiver of a qualifying patient who takes delivery while in a motor vehicle on the dispensary's premises.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2371

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes the PFAS Testing Grant Program within the Department of Health to provide funding to assist communities, businesses, and residents throughout the State in obtaining testing services and biological sampling to identify and detect perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3273

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires the Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop strategies for vehicle miles traveled reduction in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3301

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Makes an appropriation for the establishment of an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3343

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO APIARY PROGRAMS.

Requires beekeepers to adhere to certain industry standards and best management practice in the keeping of bees.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3368

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER LOANS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a teacher loan forgiveness program to assist in the payment of loans for teachers who commit to teaching in the Hawaiʻi public school system. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3284

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Specifies some of the measures the Director of Health may take in response to emergency circumstances affecting the availability of safe drinking water or the discovery of contamination in a public water source.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3292

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.

Beginning 7/1/2024, increases the cigarette tax rate and amends the disposition of the cigarette tax revenues by increasing the amount allocated to the Hawaiʻi Cancer Research Special Fund.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3238

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.

For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides an aquaculture investment tax credit for investments into a qualified aquaculture business.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 3295

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.

In committee Jan 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track