Hawaii State Senator

Gene Ward Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR159

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging The Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus To Reintroduce And Advocate For The Passage Of The "engage The Pacific Act.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR160

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging The Peace Corps To Immediately Establish A Mission In The Marshall Islands.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR161

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/25/25  
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, The County Of Maui, The County Of Hawaii, And The County Of Kauai To Establish Sister City Relationships With Other Pacific Island Municipalities.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR162

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging The University Of Hawaii To Offer Students From Certain Pacific Island Nations A Reduced Tuition Rate Equivalent To The Resident Tuition Rate.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR163

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/25/25  
Engrossed
3/25/25  
Refer
3/28/25  
Report Pass
4/17/25  
Urging The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish An Annual Festival Celebrating Pacific Island Culture And Arts.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR164

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
4/3/25  
Refer
4/4/25  
Report Pass
4/16/25  
Engrossed
4/17/25  
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Hawaii, And County Of Kauai To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of Hurricane Refuges And Shelters Electronically Accessible To The Public.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR165

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR166

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR167

Introduced
3/7/25  
Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulus Department Of Transportation Services To Implement Road Safety And Traffic Flow Improvements In Hawaii Kai.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR168

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/27/25  
Requesting That The Office Of The State Fire Marshal And The State Fire Council Clearly Define Stages Of Wildfire Suppression And Related Efforts In The Hawaii State Fire Code.