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HI HB189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor and other appointing authorities to strive for gender equity when appointing members to state boards and commissions
  • Directs appointing authorities to give priority to achieving gender equity goals when filling vacancies, at-large positions, and alternative positions
  • Established as a policy statement rather than a mandate with specific percentages or quotas for appointments
  • Intended to increase women's equal voice in important public policy discussions and decisions
  • Supported by the Governor, Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, and American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Boards and Commissions Membership; Gender Equity

Last Action

Referred to JDL.

2/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/28/2013
Judiciary1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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