Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 658

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.

Authorizes the department of land and natural resources and the Hawaii community development authority to negotiate and execute ninety-nine year leases on the department's and authority's lands located within one-half mile of the city and county of Honolulu's planned rail transit stations, provided that affordable housing is included in the development plan for the lands to be leased. Sunsets on 6/30/50.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 483

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the feed developer grant program and reimbursements to qualified producers for feed costs. (HB483 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1591

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at a University of Hawaii community college. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (HB1591 HD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 976

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, high voltage electrical contractor, or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license or an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college to perform electrical work in the State. (HB976 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 931

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Expands the income tax credit for low-income household renters, based on adjusted gross income and filing status. Adjusts the tax credit for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 477

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, including the hiring of necessary staff. (HB477 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 241

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.

Establishes licensure and registration requirements for school psychologists to be administered by the board of psychology. Amends the composition of the board to include two school psychologists.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 482

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE.

Appropriates funds to the UH college of tropical agriculture and human resources cooperative extension service for one full-time ornamental plant extension agent.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 866

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURAL BUILDING PERMITS.

Repeals the changes made to agricultural and aquacultural building permit requirements in Act 203, SLH 2013, to ensure that Hawaii's communities are not suspended from participation in the NFIP.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 618

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND LEASES.

Sets a deadline for the transfer of certain non-agricultural park lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. (HB618 HD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track