Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 437

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a nonrefundable state child tax credit.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1356

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Clarifies that "customary and traditional subsistence farming", which is customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner in certain situations, is included as a protected activity under the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. Clarifies that the cultivation of crops and activities related to game, fish, and livestock on agricultural lands may be for economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming. Provides that one of the State's policies under the Hawaii State Planning Act's agricultural objectives is to assure the right of native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to engage in customary and traditional subsistence farming for direct personal or family consumption. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 828

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.

Increases the Board of Agriculture Chairperson's authority to approve agricultural loans and aquacultural loans not to exceed $50,000 of state funds, rather than $25,000.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1226

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.

Limits the government's use of facial recognition systems, except in certain circumstances. Does not apply to personal use of a privately owned facial recognition system when acting in an unofficial capacity.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 284

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Exempts Waikiki from certain coastal zone management program policies relating to beach protection.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 99

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CLEAN WATER ACT.

Beginning 1/1/2031, prohibits underground injection unless authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit obtained from the director of health.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1177

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Increases the amount of tax credit allowable for household and dependent care services from $2,400 to $4,800 for a qualifying individual and from $4,800 to $9,600 for two or more qualifying individuals.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1131

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Requires the state building code council to make determinations on the financial impact, including the impact on amortized utility costs, of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes and include the determinations in its annual reports to the governor. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1112

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM.

Allows persons with a mental illness to participate in the vending facilities program. Limits vending facilities owned or operated by persons with mental health disorders to only those state or county public buildings not currently occupied by blind or visually handicapped vendors.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1277

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF THE HOUSING ADVOCATE.

Establishes an office of the housing advocate within the office of the governor.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track