For nearly four decades, Representative Dee Morikawa (House District 16) has 
been actively involved with Kaua‘i's communities through her work with the 
County of Kaua‘i. From her early career within Kaua‘i's Department of Parks & 
Recreation, efforts volunteering in numerous community projects, and coaching youth 
& high school sports, Representative Morikawa has proven her personal values of 
community involvement & sacrifice with a profound commitment to bettering the lives 
within our island community.
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Since being elected to the Hawai‘i House of Representatives in 2011, Dee has served 
as the Chair of the Human Services Committee and Vice Chair of the Health Committee. 
She has also served as a member on the House Committees of Finance, Hawaiian Affairs, 
Culture & Arts, Housing, Judiciary and Lower & Higher Education.
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Representative Morikawa currently serves as the House Majority Floor Leader. She also 
serves as a member of the House Committees on Consumer Protection & Commerce, 
Corrections, Military, & Veterans, Legislative Management, and Water & Land.