Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 120

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRIVING ON BEACHES.

Establishes a two-year beach protection pilot program under which no vehicles are authorized to drive on the beach in Polihale state park or on any beach in Kekaha, Kauai, under the jurisdiction of DLNR without a permit. Requires DLNR to work with the county of Kauai on the feasibility of establishing a similar pilot program for the beach at Kekaha beach park under the jurisdiction of the county. Requires report to the legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2023.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 242

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY.

Changes the name of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./How Would They Feel Day.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1129

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Establishes the maritime commission to oversee the regulation of water carriers in the State. Transfers the oversight of water carriers by the public utilities commission to the maritime commission and makes associated conforming amendments. Establishes the maritime commission special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2022.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 808

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRISONER RELEASE.

Prohibits early release of prisoners prior to expiration of their sentence, except pursuant to the existing system for paroles and pardons or by reason of the prisoner's terminal illness.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 664

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Increases the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000 for violations of emergency rules prescribed and promulgated pursuant to Chapter 127A, HRS, and having the force and effect of law when the noncompliance jeopardizes the health or safety of government personnel having "emergency worker" status.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 457

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEGALIZED GAMBLING.

Establishes a task force within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study and recommend to the legislature the feasibility of authorizing controlled legalized gambling in the State, including offshore gambling and a state lottery system, to generate revenues for pay raises for teachers and police officers. Appropriates funds for the study.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1357

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and heads of principal departments to prominently display a Hawaiian translation of the name of their office or department at least once on the main page of their official website and in the letterhead of their stationery. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 412

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SHARK PROTECTION.

Prohibits the importation of shark parts and products containing shark parts. Provides certain exemptions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1195

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Requires the department of transportation, in collaboration with the department of Hawaiian home lands, to develop plans for the construction of secondary access roads for the Waianae district of leeward Oahu. Appropriates funds to develop the construction plans.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 263

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Allows direct shipment of all forms of liquor, rather than just wine, by certain licensees. Requires the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and regulations.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track