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HI HR53

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Legislature of Hawaii affirms that clean water, adequate healthcare, and quality education are inherent and inalienable rights of all citizens of the United States.

  • Cites water contamination issues in cities like Flint, Michigan and in Hawaii from cesspools and fuel storage tanks as evidence for the need to protect water access.

  • Notes the United States ranks 40th in math, 24th in reading, and 25th in science globally, with Hawaii consistently among the lowest performers among U.S. states.

  • States the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the developed world while ranking among the worst in healthcare outcomes, with one in ten Americans remaining uninsured.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and members of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation.

Legislative Description

Affirming That Access To Clean Drinking Water, Education, And Healthcare Are Inherent And Inalienable Rights Of All Individuals.

Affirming that clean water, adequate healthcare, and quality education are inherent and inalienable rights of all citizens of th

Last Action

Referred to HLT/WAL, EDN, referral sheet 29

3/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Health3/13/2017

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