Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

Primary HB 567

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on telework and the use of alternative work schedules for state employees. Requires state departments and agencies to cooperate with the legislative reference bureau. Requires the legislative reference bureau to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. (HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 408

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Ensures the collection of the state general excise tax in instances in which the transportation of passengers is furnished by common carriers by the use of aircraft when the collection of the tax is not prohibited by federal law. Limits imposition of tax to flights that occur within the airspace of a single island of the State.

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 816

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $250 to be for a term of at least 5 years.

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 246

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL PROTECTION.

Authorizes BLNR to lease state submerged lands for private seawalls, with lease rents to be ten per cent of the real property tax assessment. Requires BLNR to adopt rules to limit temporary structures approved under emergency permits for shoreline protection and the stabilization of shoreline erosion to a maximum of three years, after which the temporary structure must be removed, unless BLNR approves the structure as a permanent structure.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 240

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Establishes the bank of the State of Hawaii working group to propose legislation to establish a state-operated bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 489

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail, priority mail, or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery.

In committee Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 528

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Authorizes counties to use fireworks license fee revenue to offset costs related to inspecting shipped containers of aerial devices when they are opened.

In committee Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 292

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX AMNESTY.

Establishes a one-time amnesty program for liabilities for taxable years beginning on or transactions occurring on or after 01/01/2010 through taxable periods ending on or transactions occurring on 12/31/2020. Specifies that the amnesty period begins 01/01/2022 and completes no later than 12/31/2022.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 524

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Establishes a $500 civil fine for the feeding or attempted feeding of any feral chicken. Provides that the Department of Health shall enforce this prohibition regardless of whether the department determines there is a nuisance that is dangerous or injurious to health. Authorizes county police departments to issue citations.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1390

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for available real property, based on participation in a housing assistance program or requirements related to participation in housing assistance programs, in real estate transactions and requirements.

In committee Feb 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track