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HI SCR10

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Supports the repeal of military combat exclusionary rules that prevent women from being assigned to units whose primary mission is to engage the enemy
  • Affirms that military service assignments should be based on individual ability and training rather than gender
  • Recognizes that women in the all-volunteer military have proven their capabilities and accepted the responsibilities and dangers of military service
  • Committee amended the measure to correct the title and make technical, nonsubstantive changes for clarity and consistency
  • Received testimony supporting the measure from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii State Democratic Women's Caucus, American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women's Coalition

Legislative Description

Repeal of Combat Exclusionary Rules

Last Action

(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 63

4/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs2/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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