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HI HB1576
Bill
Status
1/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission as a permanent body within the Department of Human Services to research, plan, and advocate for equity of LGBTQ+ individuals in state government.
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Commission shall consist of 6 ex officio nonvoting members (superintendent of education, University of Hawaii president, and directors of labor, human resources development, human services, and health) and 7 voting members appointed by the governor (1 each from Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui counties; 4 from Honolulu).
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Commission powers include serving as a clearinghouse for LGBTQ+ information, creating public awareness, recommending legislative action, promoting cultural recognition of diverse sexual and gender identities including Hawaiian traditions (mahu and aikane), and submitting annual reports to the governor and legislature.
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Authorizes mayors of each county to appoint county committees on LGBTQ+ affairs to develop information about community status and coordinate with the state commission.
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Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Department of Human Services for the commission's operations, effective July 1, 2022; commission establishment takes effect July 1, 2060.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).
2/16/2022