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HI HB1474

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "kiwila pono" (champion of democracy) designation program administered by the office of elections to honor employers who support election day voting.

  • Employers receive the designation after proving they allow employees to be absent with pay from work on election day to staff polling places in Hawaii.

  • Employers with the kiwila pono designation may display this designation on their premises, products, and advertising materials.

  • The office of elections shall adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement the program.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2115.

Legislative Description

Elections; Kiwila Pono Designation

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).

2/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2015
Labor & Public Employment2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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