Mike Gabbard represents District 21 in the Hawaii State Senate.[1]
He served on the Honolulu City Council from 2003 to 2005.[1]He was born in Fagatogo, American Samoa, earned a bachelor's degree in English from Sonoma State University in 1971 and a master's degree in adult education from Oregon State University in 1980.[1]
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
HB 2021 · HI SENATE
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
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Motion: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing HB 2021, which regulates electric bicycles and other high-speed electric devices, with amendments setting a placeholder March 22, 2075 effective date and making technical edits. (AI-written)
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices.
Motion: The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing HB 1618, which creates a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, with amendments setting a placeholder July 1, 2050 effective date and making technical edits. (AI-written)
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1)
Motion: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2568 with amendments raising harassment of a public servant, including federal, state or county employees, in the course of their duties to a misdemeanor under the existing harassment offense. (AI-written)
Elevates the offense of harassment to a misdemeanor when committed against a public servant because of or during their performance of official duties. (CD1)
Motion: The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)