Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

Primary HB 2431

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Statewide Sustainability Branch. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1669

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a pilot program to develop a Waikiki adaptation and resilience plan to address climate change and sea level impacts in the Waikiki Special District. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1769

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 116

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LAND TRANSFER TASK FORCE TO REVIEW CERTAIN LANDS FOR EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

In committee Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 124

Passed · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for federal or state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the 2024 election. Sunsets 11/6/2024. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2058

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to procure services from the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for the public purpose of operating a twenty-four-hour, year-round emergency department to serve the residents of the Waianae coast. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 116

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LAND TRANSFER TASK FORCE TO REVIEW CERTAIN LANDS FOR EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

In committee Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1714

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUGS.

Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for the mitigation and control of the two-lined spittlebug, recovery of the rangelands and pastures damaged by the invasive pest, and research. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1840

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.

Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but less than or equal to fifty acres, subject to land use commission review and approval. Prohibits parceling of such lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1748

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Authorizes, and appropriates funds for, the issuance of general obligation bonds into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for low-income rental housing projects or units that are allocated low-income housing tax credits and developed for families and individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track