Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 1766

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for public housing improvements and renovations, and to administer a Rent Supplement Program. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to administer the Housing First, Rapid Rehousing, and Family Assessment Center programs, and conduct outreach. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to conduct outreach and counseling, and administer the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Pilot Project. (HB1766 HD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2270

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish ohana zones where homeless persons may reside. Appropriates funds. (HB2270 HD1)

In committee Feb 14, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2465

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study regarding a pilot program to pay for Hawaii residents to attend a college of medicine in the Philippines in exchange for a commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii after graduation. (HB2465 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2104

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAT LUNGWORM DISEASE.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs, studies, and activities related to the prevention and eradication of rat lungworm disease. (HB2104 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2167

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Appropriates moneys for start-up grants to assist pre-opening public charter schools. (HB2167 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2633

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Provides for low-interest microloans to assist landlords of derelict rental units in small apartment or condominium buildings to render these units habitable.

In committee Feb 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2669

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CANCER PATIENTS.

Requires insurance coverage for oocyte and sperm cryopreservation procedures to preserve the fertility of adults diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment.

In committee Feb 2, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2673

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.

Prohibits places of public accommodation from denying shelter to any person when the State, or any portion thereof, is the subject of an emergency alert that advises the public to immediately seek shelter. Provides for an unspecified civil penalty for each violation. Provides immunity from civil liability, with certain exceptions.

In committee Feb 1, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1759

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ELDERLY.

Makes financial exploitation of an elder by a caregiver a class A felony. (HB1759 HD1)

In committee Jan 31, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2619

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS.

Authorizes an alternative method of amendment for a condominium association's declaration and bylaws; provided that certain requirements are met.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track