Rep. Dee Morikawa

Primary HB 2240

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAII EDUCATOR LOANS.

Opens eligibility under the Hawaiʻi Educator Loan Program for students and teachers who agree to teach as a full-time teacher in a public charter school. Decreases the service requirement for total loan forgiveness to five years and increases the percent of the total loan award to be waived annually under the Hawaiʻi Educator Loan Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaiʻi educator loan program revolving fund to provide financial assistance for students participating under the Hawaiʻi educator loan program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 3

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

HONORING BRANCH LOTSPEICH FOR PROVIDING CRITICAL LIFE-SAVING SERVICES AND COMMENDING HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION TO PROTECTING SWIMMERS ACROSS THE WORLD.

Passed Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE ALARMS.

Requires the DOE to submit an annual report to the legislature on the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Hawaiʻi's public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1971

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees.

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2330

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.

No later than January 1, 2025, requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to install and maintain automated external defibrillators in certain state buildings. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide trainings on the use of automated external defibrillators for certain state employees and security staff. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2003

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to post signage in each restroom identifying the location of the free menstrual products. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2691

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RED HILL REMEDIATION AUTHORITY.

Establishes the Red Hill remediation authority. Creates the Red Hill remediation special fund.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1783

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

Authorizes and establishes a regulatory framework for the issuance, use, and acceptance of electronic credentials.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2087

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING.

Establishes a two-year elder access pilot program in the Executive Office on Aging, to improve access to essential services and reduce wait times for seniors seeking public services through state and county government offices. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to enter into memorandums of agreement with the counties and other state agencies to implement the pilot program. Requires the Auditor to evaluate the pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1958

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a three-year child care pilot grant program to provide grants to employers to assist in offering child care or caregiving support for their employees.

In committee Feb 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track