Aloha Kakou ,

Thank you for visiting my legislative website. It is my hope that this site will help you to stay informed about important legislation and news from our community.

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I am truly humbled and honored to serve as your State Representative. Please do not hesitate to contact my office with your concerns. My staff and I are happy to help and welcome your participation in strengthening democracy.

Mahalo,
Mina Morita
State Representative
14th District

TOPICS OF INTEREST

• Renewable Energy
  Representative Morita is committed to promoting the use of renewable energy in the islands. House Bill No. 2175, C.D. 1, otherwise known as the Energy Self-Sufficiency Act of 2006, contains provisions that encourage the use of renewable energy in public schools and state facilities and expedites county permits for "green building" construction projects.
  
  
• Hawaii Energy Policy Forum
  As Chair of the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection, Representative Morita is focused on planning for Hawaii's sustainable future. House Bill No. 2848, C.D. 1, provides funding to reconvene the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum to develop an action plan, timeline, and benchmarks to encourage Hawaii's leaders and stakeholders to implement recommendations that ensure the use of efficient energy resources.
  
  
• Bottle Bill Improvements
  Representative Morita believes Hawaii can be the most energy-efficient state in the nation and has introduced House Bill No. 1948, H.D. 2, which would have improve the State's efforts in recycling bottles and cans. However, this measure failed to gain legislative approval.

NEWS AND EVENTS

• Click on the following to read Representative Morita's most recent newsletters -

(February 2006)
(March 2006)
(May 2006)
(June 2006)

• May 13, 2006. Representative Morita's efforts to develop a comprehensive energy policy for Hawaii have paid off with the passage and enactment of the Omnibus Renewal Energy bill. (Full Article)
  
  
• March 19, 2006. Representative Morita organizes a community meeting with Kilauea farmers who depend on the Ka Loko reservoir for irrigation. (Full Article)
  
  
• Nov. 21, 2005. Representative Morita helps Food Bank staff attend an awards ceremony. (Full Article)