Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 567

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study on telework and the use of alternative work schedules for state employees. Requires state departments and agencies to cooperate with the legislative reference bureau. Requires the legislative reference bureau to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. (HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 408

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Ensures the collection of the state general excise tax in instances in which the transportation of passengers is furnished by common carriers by the use of aircraft when the collection of the tax is not prohibited by federal law. Limits imposition of tax to flights that occur within the airspace of a single island of the State.

In committee Feb 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 246

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COASTAL PROTECTION.

Authorizes BLNR to lease state submerged lands for private seawalls, with lease rents to be ten per cent of the real property tax assessment. Requires BLNR to adopt rules to limit temporary structures approved under emergency permits for shoreline protection and the stabilization of shoreline erosion to a maximum of three years, after which the temporary structure must be removed, unless BLNR approves the structure as a permanent structure.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 659

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs any forfeiture proceeds to the general fund.

In committee Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 544

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT MAUNA KEA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds, to be expended by the University of Hawaii, for a capital improvement project to remove the Hoku Kea telescope from the summit of Mauna Kea. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 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 Feb 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 559

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1206

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.

Initiates reporting requirements and safeguards to prevent anti-competitive practices in the meat processing industry.

In committee Feb 5, 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 Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 489

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.

Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail, priority mail, or commercial delivery service, or other method of delivery requiring proof of delivery.

In committee Feb 5, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track