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HI HR41

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 28, 2016, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Hawaii to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled in the workplace.

  • Notes that 4,679 workers were killed by workplace injuries nationwide in 2014, with over 3,657,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported.

  • Documents that 31 Hawaii workers fell victim to fatal work injuries in 2014.

  • Recognizes the integrity and economic contributions of Hawaii's workforce while calling for increased workplace safety.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Legislative Description

Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/29/2016
Labor & Public Employment3/11/2016

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