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HI HR276
Resolution
Status
3/16/2011
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Request Department of Health to create rules allowing dogs in outdoor dining areas of restaurants with owner and restaurant consent.
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Request Department of Health to create rules allowing dogs in the workplace with employer consent.
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Notes that 40% of Hawaii households (206,130 dogs) own dogs and that other jurisdictions allow outdoor dog dining.
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Cites potential economic benefits as dog owners could dine out instead of taking dogs home before meals.
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Recognizes dogs' role in improving quality of life and references existing dog-friendly spaces like Honolulu parks and San Diego beaches.
Legislative Description
Urging the DOH to create rules to allow dogs to dine with their owners and be allowed in the workplace with consent.
Last Action
(H) Referred to HLT, ERB, referral sheet 43
3/21/2011