Rep. Dee Morikawa

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 Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1108

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GIFTS.

Authorizes legislators and legislative employees to accept gifts of aloha from lobbyists or their clients. Defines "gifts of aloha" as anything of value, including a meal, whose fair market value is $25 or less.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1307

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Establishes the commission on fiscal responsibility within the department of taxation to review and make recommendations on expenditures, revenue enhancements, and tax policy. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1326

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Allows a narrow hearsay exception for statements made by domestic violence victims during the course of the first interaction with the responding law enforcement officers and before the arrest of the defendant, as long as the statement bears sufficient indicia of reliability. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 829

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 229

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DANIEL K. AKAKA DAY.

Designates the fourth day in January of each year as United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka Day. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor 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 Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 801

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning January 1, 2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 435

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Requires the Department of Budget and Finance, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to develop and procure a uniform financial database for use by all state agencies. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1365

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARINE LIFE.

Requires persons applying for a commercial marine license to appear in person before DLNR. Prohibits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily by federal law. Requires a DLNR permit for black coral taken within the jurisdiction of the State for commercial purposes.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track