Sen. Mike Gabbard

Primary SB 1261

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires state facilities to prepare a report assessing the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each facility. Requires state facilities to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities.

In committee Feb 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 640

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 964

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEMP TASK FORCE.

Establishes a Hawaii Hemp Task Force to inform public policy and identify methods and actions to best support Hawaii agriculture and build a hemp industry to support rural economic development.

In committee Feb 15, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 650

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for an aquaculture park that promotes commercial aquaculture expansion. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 662

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HONALO MARSHALLING YARD.

Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. (SD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1262

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 417

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORAL REEF ECOSYSTEMS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to prepare a report making recommendations on the establishment of a Hawaii Near Shore Waters Quality Program to monitor and test for the quality of waters near coral reefs to assess and ensure health of reef ecosystems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 505

Failed · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.

Failed Feb 10, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 84

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop a plan for a more sustainable, resilient local food economy and to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group, develop the plan, and fund an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development's Statewide Sustainability Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 71

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well and well appurtenances on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from environmental review requirements, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track