Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 1377

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Directs DHS to develop and implement residential campgrounds for the homeless.

In committee Jan 31, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ARBITRATION.

Requires all arbitrators to disclose known, direct, and material financial or personal interests. Authorizes a court to vacate an arbitration award if that arbitrator failed to make a proper disclosure.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1491

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.

Establishes that the offense of abuse of a family or household member is a petty misdemeanor with a jail sentence of no less than forty-eight hours and no more than thirty days. Establishes that for a second offense that occurs within five years of the first conviction of the offense of abuse of a family or household member is a misdemeanor and the person shall be termed a "repeat offender". Establishes that a third or subsequent offense that occurs within five, rather than two, years of a second or subsequent conviction of the offense is a class C felony. Allows the prosecution to use prior convictions of the offense of abuse of a family or household member as evidence in the instant offense committed by a repeat offender. Requires that court ordered domestic violence intervention programs include anger management training. Requires the judiciary, in cooperation with the prosecutor of each county and police department of each county, to annually compile and report on statistics regarding arrests, charges, and convictions based on the offense of abuse of a family or household member. Repeals and reenacts the offense of abuse of a family or household member on 06/30/20.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1288

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES.

Establishes licensure requirements for the practice of midwifery. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules regulating the practice of midwifery.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1226

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the department of health for the purchase of one twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week, ambulance unit for the county of Kauai and one twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week, ambulance unit for the county of Hawaii and operational costs for both units.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1573

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for reproductive health.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1242

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Ensures that property that is used for short-term rental transient accommodations in the State is subject to and in compliance with applicable State and county laws.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1468

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes the special operations K9 unit special fund. Appropriates money to the fund for deputy canines and full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent canine handler positions within the department of public safety.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1209

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Beginning January 1, 2018, requires all sugar-sweetened beverages to contain a warning label.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1227

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS.

Authorizes health care providers under the state medicaid program to ask about supplemental nutrition assistance program (food stamp) participation on medicaid certification and re-certification forms.

In committee Jan 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track