Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

Primary HB 602

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.

Amends the procedure of transferring the title or ownership interest in a vehicle. Requires the transferor, or transferor's representative with the appropriate documentation, and transferee to be appear in person before the clerk of the respective county department of motor vehicles to execute the transfer of title. Exempts licensed dealers from appearing in person with the transferee to execute such transfer.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 413

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.

Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 74

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES.

Disallows the enforcement of a re-recorded homeowners' association restriction if the restriction prohibits bona fide agricultural uses and activities on agricultural land.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 754

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FEES.

Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from permit and review fees for residential buildings for use by beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; provided that the department shall comply with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 112

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.

Establishes the time of transfer wastewater system inspection program in the Department of Health to oversee the inspection and repair of any individual wastewater system at the time of sale or transfer of residential real property attached to the wastewater system. Excludes certain sales or transfers.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 294

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICANTS.

Amends the sentencing requirements for the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to require forty-eight hours of community service work.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 624

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Lowers conveyance tax rates for properties with a value under $2,000,000. Increases conveyance tax rates for investment properties. Requires a percentage of conveyance taxes collected to be deposited into the housing finance revolving fund. Effective 1/1/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 114

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.

Removes the limitation on specific types of wastewater systems to which cesspools must be upgraded or converted, and instead requires a cesspool to be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the department of health, prior to 1/1/2050.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 603

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2022.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 799

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN.

Allows the court and the prosecution to ensure a prompt trial for certain proceedings involving minors. Allows a court to prohibit residency from certain areas for persons convicted of a crime against minors or sexual offense. Amends Hawaii Rules of Evidence to allow a child to testify before the court using teleconferencing or videoconferencing if an in-person testimony will cause harm to the child.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track