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HI HR52
Resolution
Status
3/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) Director requested to chair a working group assessing Hawaii's job market impacts from automation and globalization
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Working group membership to include the Directors of Labor and Industrial Relations and Human Services, relevant Senate and House committee chairs, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization Executive Director, and other invited business and subject matter experts
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Working group to analyze job displacement risks in Hawaii's service sector, transportation, retail, fast food, and hospitality industries caused by automation and global trade
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Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes
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Resolution cites research showing trade with China resulted in loss of 2,000,000 to 2,400,000 net U.S. jobs and notes self-checkout systems and autonomous vehicles as examples of job-displacing automation
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Working Group To Assess How Hawaii's Job Market Is Affected By And Can Adapt To Automation And Globalization.
Working Group
Last Action
Referred to EDB/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 29
3/13/2017