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HI SCR10
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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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
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