HI HB1314

Adds new objectives and policies to Hawaii's state plan (Chapter 226, HRS) for protecting and preserving the "lei of green," defined as historic public parks and recreational open spaces spanning from Diamond Head to Aloha Tower, including Kapiolani Regional Park, Ala Moana Regional Park, Fort DeRussy Beach Park, and other specified parks and cultural sites.

Establishes four planning objectives: protection and preservation of green public parks and recreational open spaces; expansion of greenways and shoreline promenades connecting the lei of green from Ala Wai and Kewalo Basin harbors to Honolulu Harbor; restoration and preservation of lei of green elements; and protection of resources as an environmental legacy for present and future generations.

Defines "lei of green" and "greenways" as terms referring to interconnected systems of historic parks, open spaces, recreational areas, and corridors connecting natural, historic, cultural, and recreational resources.

Requires the Office of Planning to implement the lei of green policy in coordination with state and county departments and serve as a guide for restoration, protection, and preservation of the lei of green.

Directs the Office of Planning to submit a report to the legislature and governor no later than twenty days before the 2020 regular legislative session with findings, recommendations, and benchmarks for completing the lei of green project; effective July 1, 2019.