Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SR 165

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT AN IMMEDIATE FINE FOR GROUNDED VESSELS THAT HAVE REASONABLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR CREATED A MATERIAL BURDEN ON THE STATE FOR ITS REMOVAL.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SR 192

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REDEVELOPING LANDS SITUATED AT TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 INTO WORKFORCE HOUSING AND OTHER AFFILIATED USES.

Passed May 22, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 173

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO UPDATE ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO INCLUDE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION TO SUPPLY LOCAL COMMUNITY CONSUMPTION, AND TO FEATURE THE MISSION STATEMENT MORE PROMINENTLY ON ITS WEBSITE AND APPROPRIATE PUBLICATIONS.

Passed May 22, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 516

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Requires that the identity statement used for labeling or advertising hemp products identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-processed hemp and hemp of other origins contained in hemp products. Allows the use of the term "All Hawaiian" for hemp products in which one hundred per cent of the hemp is grown and processed in the State. (CD1)

Passed May 2, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 655

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to align state hemp production administrative rules with federal exemptions for fiber, fuel, and seed grain hemp crops. (CD1)

Passed May 2, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 637

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Requires persons applying to register as hemp processors to include with their application form documentation that the processing does not include heat or volatile compounds or gases under pressure, such as cold-water extraction and is exempt from certain building permit and building code requirements, or documentation that the planned hemp processing operation is in a food hub or agricultural park. (CD1)

Passed May 2, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 504

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 652

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to mitigate and control infestations of the two-lined spittlebug, undertake recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug, and establish a five-year pilot program to mitigate and control the significant increase in the population of feral chickens and pigs throughout the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 419

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii carbon smart land management assistance pilot program. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 430

Passed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii food assistance program special fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Apr 28, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track