Dee Morikawa has represented House District 17 in the Hawaii House of Representatives since being elected in 2011; her legislature biography states that she has served as House Majority Floor Leader since 2018.[1]
Morikawa worked for the County of Kauaʻi, including in its Department of Parks and Recreation.[1]Morikawa attended Kapaʻa High School and Kahuku High School and holds an associate degree in accounting from Kauaʻi Community College.[1]
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 3253 · HI HOUSE
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
YesVOTED
Motion: The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments.
A yes vote approved the conference committee's compromise version of SB 3253, which has the State recognize the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit established under Senate Resolution 94, with the designation 'State of Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary'. (AI-written)
Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1)
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
YesVOTED
Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2401 with amendments, including removing a financing-options analysis from shoreline adaptation pathways plans and requiring pathways to prioritize preserving shoreline properties along with public beaches. (AI-written)
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2)
Motion: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing SB 2599 with amendments replacing the Hawaii Community Development Authority's duty to plan 'complete communities' with more aspirational development policy guidelines, and a placeholder July 1, 3000 effective date. (AI-written)
PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund.