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HI SCR1
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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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, shall review existing and emerging telecommunications equipment, services, and policies for accessibility and usability for deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-disabled individuals
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Approximately 110,000 Hawaii residents are deaf or have hearing or speech disabilities who rely on telecommunications relay services
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Traditional text-to-voice teletypewriter services are being replaced by newer internet-based telecommunications technology that requires regulatory updates
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Office of Enterprise Technology Services must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convening
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Certified copies shall be transmitted to the Governor, Chief Information Officer, Public Utilities Commission Chair, Director of Health, and Disability and Communication Access Board Chair
Legislative Description
Urging Various State Entities To Review And Update Their Telecommunication Equipment, Services, And Policies And Identify Areas Of Improvement In Accessibility And Usability For Individuals Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Or Have A Speech Disability.
Deaf and Blind Task Force
Last Action
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/28/2018