Daynette (Dee) Morikawa
Democratic · HI · Hawaii State Representative, District 17
Dee Morikawa has represented District 17 since 2010 and serves as House Majority Floor Leader. Her priorities include sewer infrastructure, school maintenance and cost of living.
Where Daynette (Dee) Morikawa stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Opposes
Corporate Accountability (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 1433, which lets the needle exchange program give out sterile syringes based on need. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 36-13, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Was listed among the introducers of HB1599 HD1 SD2, which was enacted as Hawaii Act 012 on May 3, 2024; the measure amended the Sunshine Law's remote-meeting testimony requirements.
May 3, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Voted for House Bill 1961, which makes it a crime to block someone's way into or out of a health care facility. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-10, and it became law.
April 23, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Was listed among the introducers of HB1902 HD1 SD2 CD1, which was enacted as Hawaii Act 206 on July 5, 2024 and related to emergency management.
July 5, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Was listed among the introducers of HB2218 HD1 SD2, which was enacted as Hawaii Act 130 on June 28, 2024 and related to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
June 28, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: capitolwebsite.azurewebsites.net
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Voted for Senate Bill 2239, which registers people to vote automatically when they apply for a driver's license or state ID. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 3 oppose
Voted for Senate Bill 2694, which lets regulated shipping companies raise cargo rates up to 5 percent a year without a full rate case. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 35-15, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Voted for Senate Bill 2400, which exempts seaglider passenger companies from Hawaii's Water Carrier Act. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 40-11, and it became law.
May 6, 2026Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Voted for Senate Bill 897, which caps what an electric utility must pay for property damage after a catastrophic wildfire. The Hawaii House gave it final approval 39-10, and it became law.
April 30, 2025Opposes Corporate Accountability
Source: capitol.hawaii.gov
Past race Daynette (Dee) Morikawa ran in:
- State Representative, Dist 17 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 17; Hawaii · incumbent