HI SB167

Establishes green infrastructure objectives for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects, including minimizing stormwater runoff, reducing urban heat-island effect, removing air pollutants, and sequestering greenhouse gas emissions.

Adds quality of life design objectives requiring visual and sound barriers, incorporation of live foliage and trees (prioritizing Hawaiian plants), and standardized paint schemes for exposed concrete and appurtenances to blend with Hawaii's natural environment.

Amends Hawaii State Planning Act to add four new scenic resource policies promoting outdoor public green spaces, trail connections, urban tree canopy increases, and prioritizing Hawaiian plants for cultural heritage and biodiversity.

Creates six priority guidelines for green infrastructure in state projects, including requirements for tree planting best practices, species selection for health and biodiversity, and traffic safety compliance with Federal Highway Administration standards.

Requires the Office of Planning and Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force to report to the legislature by twenty days before the 2022 regular session with recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives and policies, plus any proposed legislation.