Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

Primary HB 2470

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

Establishes the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or a designee of the director, as an ex-officio, voting member of the Hawaii tourism authority and the school facilities authority board. Transfers the stadium authority from the department of accounting and general services to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. On July 1, 2023, transfers the school facilities authority from the department of education to the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Amends the composition of the stadium authority. Requires that administrative expenses incurred for the stadium development special fund be deducted. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1834

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the DOE to establish and administer the strong students grant pilot program to provide grants for eligible education expenses to eligible students. Requires the DOE to submit progress reports to the legislature prior to the 2023 and 2024 regular sessions. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1631

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Creates a nonrefundable water catchment income tax credit for homeowners who install a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowners. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1656

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRAILS.

Appropriates funds for the establishment of a permanent full-time equivalent land and access specialist position and a permanent full-time equivalent abstractor position within the Na Ala Hele program for the protection and expansion of public trail access statewide. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources' operating funds for trail management and maintenance. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1516

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGULATION.

Prohibits as an unfair and deceptive practice the advertisement of a good or service in the absence of licenses or permits for the good or service, to the extent the licenses or permits are required by applicable state and county laws. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2016

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island State Recreation Area. (SD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1753

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Allows the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation greater flexibility to use the funds in the rental housing revolving fund for necessary expenses in administering the corporation's housing finance programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1670

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

Establishes a boundary review committee to render decisions on district boundary disputes brought before the land use commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 168

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO RECAPTURE, RETAIN, AND SHARE THE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF LIMU KALA.

In committee Mar 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 168

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO RECAPTURE, RETAIN, AND SHARE THE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF LIMU KALA.

In committee Mar 14, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track