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HI HR140
Resolution
Status
3/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
James Tokioka
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AI Summary
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Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission and Disability and Communication Access Board, requested to review existing and emerging telecommunications equipment, services, and policies for accessibility and usability improvements for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
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Office of Enterprise Technology Services requested to study feasibility of installing hearing loop technology in the State Capitol, including analysis of installation costs and electrical upgrades needed for chambers, auditorium, and hearing rooms.
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Study must include installation schedule for hearing loop technology implementation.
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Report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation due to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convening.
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Approximately 110,000 Hawaii residents are deaf or have hearing or speech disabilities; Arizona installed hearing loop technology in its state capitol at a cost of $250,000.
Legislative Description
Urging The State Of Hawaii To Review And Update Its Telecommunication Devices And Access For The Deaf, Individuals With Hearing Disabilities, And Individuals With Speech Disabilities And To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Installing Hearing Loop Technology In The State Capitol.
Deaf and Blind Task Force
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018