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HI HR70

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the commercial airline industry to waive baggage fees and excess baggage weight fees for armed services members traveling on military orders.

  • Requests that airlines provide first class or business class upgrades when available at no additional cost to military personnel traveling under military orders.

  • Directs the Hawaii House of Representatives to transmit certified copies of the resolution to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Air Transport Association of America, Inc., and the Airlines Committee of Hawaii.

  • Positions these courtesies as recognition of armed services members' sacrifice and service to the United States.

Legislative Description

Urging the commercial airline industry to extend various courtesies to members of the United States Armed Services with military orders that are transported by commercial aircraft in recognition of their service to the people of the United States and as an expression of gratitude and appreciation.

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs3/4/2011

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