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HI HR100
Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Johanson
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AI Summary
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Designates April 28, 2017, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Hawaii to honor workers killed, injured, or disabled on the job
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Recognizes that April 28 is observed annually worldwide since 1989 to commemorate workers harmed by occupational injuries and illnesses
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Notes that in 2015, 4,836 workers died from fatal work injuries nationally and approximately 2,900,000 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses were reported, with 18 fatal work injuries occurring in Hawaii
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Acknowledges April 28 as the anniversary of the founding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor and Director of Labor and Industrial Relations
Legislative Description
Designating April 28, 2017, As "workers' Memorial Day" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled On The Job.
Workers' Memorial Day
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, Oshiro, Say, Thielen excused (4).
3/29/2017