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HI HB662

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the month of October as "Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion" in Hawaii.
  • Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the state.
  • Adds a new section to Chapter 8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish this annual observance.
  • Clarifies that the designation is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Persons with Disabilities

Last Action

Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, Nakamura, Thielen excused (3).

2/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/8/2019
Health1/29/2019
Human Services & Homelessness1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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