Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

Primary HB 2251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2286

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Removes the requirements of parental consent and written approval by the family court for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1622

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Establishes Employment First as a state policy for persons with disabilities. Requires state and county agencies to implement Employment First in hiring and in all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Applies Employment First principles to Medicaid home- and community-based waiver programs.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1621

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires the department of health to adopt rules to allow primary caregivers to be absent from community care foster family homes for no more than thirty-six, rather than twenty-eight, hours in a calendar week, not to exceed eight, rather than five, hours per day.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1868

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EGG-LAYING HENS.

Requires farm owners or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27, prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a cruel manner.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1899

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT.

Includes best practice destination management and regenerative tourism under the scope and responsibilities of the Hawaii tourism authority. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to develop a tourism management plan that includes tourism marketing, best practice destination management, and regenerative tourism.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1796

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Extends the Ohana Zones Pilot Program to 2026 to reduce homelessness by placing individuals into permanent housing, expanding housing, and preserving existing housing. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1740

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEMPORARY TEACHERS.

Creates a new classification of temporary teacher so that long-term substitute teachers are compensated for a full eight-hour work day of teaching and the additional necessary tasks associated with long-term substitute teaching positions. Compensates temporary teachers for designated state holidays and intersessions. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1693

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Extends the renewal period from 2 years to 4 years for licensees who are 70 years of age or older but younger than 80 years of age. Requires applicants for a new license or for license renewal who are 70 years of age or older to present certification of physical and mental competence from a doctor upon application.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1599

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUICIDE COUNSELING SERVICES.

Requires all facilities that provide mental health treatment to provide one-on-one suicide counseling services to patients who have attempted or threatened suicide. Specifies the health care providers who may provide suicide counseling services.

In committee Jan 26, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track