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House District 37
Portions of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, Waipi‘o Gentry
Room: 441
Phone: 808-586-6150
Fax: 808-586-6151
replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov
Representative Trish La Chica is a dedicated Filipino-American legislator and community leader proudly representing the 37th district, which includes parts of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipi'o Gentry. Appointed by Governor Josh Green in 2023, she is committed to serving her constituents and improving her community. Rep. La Chica currently serves as the Vice Chair for the House Committee on Education, and is also a member of the Higher Education, Economic Development, and Tourism committees.

Prior to joining the legislature, Representative La Chica spent over 15 years in leadership roles working for non-profit organizations, as well as state and county government in areas such as health, Medicaid, housing, and homelessness. Her passion for advocacy began as an investigative journalist in Manila, where she produced documentaries that shed light on the daily struggles of Filipino families and fought against corruption.

Rep. La Chica earned her Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and her BA in Communication, minor in English Literature from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Rep. La Chica is currently raising her two young kids with her husband in Mililani, where she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, visiting the beach, traveling, and experimenting with new recipes.

Representative La Chica remains steadfast in her commitment to putting her constituents first, ensuring all voices are heard, and fighting hard so that our community remains the best place to live and raise our families.
Previous Experience:
•Executive Director, Office of Housing and Homelessness, City & County of Honolulu
•Community and Government Relations Manager, AlohaCare
•Policy & Advocacy Director, Hawaii Public Health Institute
•Policy Analyst, Office of the Governor, State of Hawaii
•Community Engagement Specialist, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
•Journalist, ABS-CBN


Prior Community and Volunteer Work:
•Mililani/Waipio/Melemanu Neighborhood Board 25
•Mililani Town Association
•Achieve Zero Homeless Point in Time Count, Central Oahu to North Shore
•Soroptimist International of Central Oahu
•West Oahu Subarea Health Planning Council
•Young Democrats of Hawaii
•Democratic Party of Hawaii
•AAUW Hawaii


Awards and Recognition:
𤙬 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World (2015)

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2026 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2026
Measure and Title
HB71
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB86 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB89 HD3
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
HB136
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB138
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
HB139 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB147
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
HB156
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB177 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
HB204
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB213 HD1
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
HB214 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB221
RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
HB238 HD1
RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.
HB244 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HB249 HD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB251
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
HB328 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB330 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
HB331 HD2
RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB332 HD1
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
HB333
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB334 HD1
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
HB335
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB336
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB346 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB365 HD1
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
HB424 HD2
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB425
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
HB428 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
HB429 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
HB432 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
HB433 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
HB435 HD1
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
HB437 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
HB438 HD2
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
HB439 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB440
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
HB446 HD1
RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
HB447
RELATED TO TOURISM.
HB448 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
HB455 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
HB461 HD1
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
HB464 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB466 HD1
RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
HB469 HD2
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
HB473
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB497 HD2
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
HB499 HD1
RELATING TO RESILIENCY.
HB501 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB503 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
HB507
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB537 HD1
RELATING TO TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
HB542 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
HB548 HD1
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
HB549 HD3 SD1
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
HB579
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
HB611
RELATING TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTION.
HB618
RELATING TO HAZARD PAY BONUS.
HB619 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB620 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB621 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB623
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB624 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB625 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB626 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB629 HD1
RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
HB635
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB636 HD2
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT.
HB637 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB638
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
HB639 HD1
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB701 HD3 SD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB702 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB704
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
HB728
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
HB729 HD2
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
HB730 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB731 HD1
RELATING TO MINORS.
HB748
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
HB749 HD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB752
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
HB755 HD2
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB756 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB757 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB760 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB786 HD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
HB787 HD1
RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.
HB789
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
HB807 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB809
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
HB810 HD1
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
HB812 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB814 HD1
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
HB853
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB854
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF COMMITTED PERSONS.
HB861 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB863 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB864 HD2
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB865
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB894
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
HB918 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO LABELING.
HB962 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB976 HD2
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
HB977 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
HB1197
RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.
HB1228
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.
HB1229
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
HB1230
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
HB1235
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
HB1244
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
HB1279
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1342
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
HB1343 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1346 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1474
RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
HB1475
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1489
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HB1499 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB1500 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1512
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1561 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1562 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1563 HD2
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
HB1564
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1565 HD2
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
HB1596 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB1598 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
HB1778 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MODERNIZATION.
HB1779 HD1
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
HB1780 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
HB1781 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1782 HD3
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.
HB1783 HD1
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB1784
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1785 HD1
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
HB1786
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
HB1787
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1866 HD1
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
HB1876 HD1
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
HB1878 HD2
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
HB1881 HD1
RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1884 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1886 HD2
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB1890 HD3
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1897 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
HB1919 HD3
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
HB1928 HD1
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
HB1960 HD2
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
HB1961 HD2
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB1962 HD2
RELATING TO FAMILY.
HB1963 HD2
RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
HB1969 HD2
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
HB1972 HD2
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1973 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1975 HD1
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
HB1976 HD1
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
HB1982 HD2
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
HB1986 HD2
RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.
HB1988
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1991 HD2
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX.
HB2021 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2038
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2046 HD2
RELATING TO THE ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI COMMISSION.
HB2047 HD2
RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
HB2048
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB2114 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2115 HD1
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
HB2116 HD2
RELATING TO GRANTS.
HB2155 HD2
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
HB2167 HD2
RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
HB2184 HD1
RELATING TO LAWMAKER SAFETY.
HB2185 HD1
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
HB2186 HD1
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
HB2187 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
HB2188 HD1
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB2213
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
HB2227
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
HB2242 HD1
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB2360 HD2
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
HB2372 HD1
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
HB2375 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO TOWING PRACTICES.
HB2402
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
HB2417 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
HB2448 HD1
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
HB2451 HD1
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB2454 HD2
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
HB2455 HD2
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
HB2456 HD1
RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.
HB2458 HD3
RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE PRICING.
HB2485
RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
HB2545 HD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB2561 HD2
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
HB2591
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
HB2607
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
HB2608 HD1
RELATING TO WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
HB2609
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB2610
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HCR5
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.
HCR6
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HCR7
URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HCR8
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HCR92
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
HCR93
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
HCR94
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.
HCR145
URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.
HCR181
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.
HCR182
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
HR4
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.
HR5
AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
HR6
URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.
HR7
URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HR84
ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO EXAMINE REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN ALL STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PURSUE EXISTING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAMS.
HR85
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
HR86
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A FARMER-TO-INSTITUTION COORDINATION PLAN THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE AINA KITCHEN NETWORK ROLLOUT.
HR137
URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.
HR171
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED-DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI.
HR172
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING NOT COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND GOVERNED BY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.