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HB748 - Relating To Environmental Protection.
Nicole E. Lowen, Terez Amato, Elle Cochran
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 12/31/2026, 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 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB694 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Della au Belatti, Natalia Hussey-Burdick
Last updated over 1 year ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to support the Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division Veterinary Laboratory Services Branch, in partnership with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB931 - Relating To Menstrual Products.
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao, Terez Amato, Cory M. Chun
Last updated over 1 year ago
17 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms of public buildings maintained by that department. Appropriates funds.
STATUS
Introduced
HB616 - Relating To The Affordable Housing Revolving Fund.
Nadine K. Nakamura, Micah Pookela Kim Aiu, Terez Amato
Last updated over 1 year ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 to specify that the appropriation for Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (BED160) is to be deposited into and expended from the affordable homeownership revolving fund for purposes of the revolving fund.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1261 - Relating To Special Purpose Digital Currency Licensure.
Jackson Sayama, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
20 Co-Sponsors
Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB837 - Relating To The State Plan.
Andrew Takuya Garrett, Cory M. Chun, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) policy analyst positions within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB782 - Relating To Human Services.
May Besario Mizuno, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated over 1 year ago
18 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes health care providers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and faith-based organizations to distribute supplemental nutrition assistance program applications to anyone interested in applying for program benefits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB397 - Relating To The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.
Daniel Holt, Elle Cochran, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the Hawaii small business capital program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB959 - Relating To The Environmental Impacts Of Air Travel.
Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated over 1 year ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the mitigation of the climate effects of commercial air transportation task force to identify, analyze, and make recommendations to mitigate the carbon load of, contributions to global warming made by, and effects on the climate caused by commercial air travel to the State.
STATUS
Introduced
HB309 - Relating To Irrigation.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Elle Cochran, Daniel Holt
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Hawaii district HD-045
COMMITTEES
Hawaii House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Cedric Asuega Gates is running for Hawaii House of Representatives District 44. He is 42 years old and a member of the Democratic party. Gates attended Hawaii Pacific University where he received his Master's degree in Business Administration. He is a small business owner. His previous political experience includes working as a Legislative Aide at the Hawaii State Legislature.read less
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Hawaii House from Hawaii
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