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HI SCR32

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Disability and Communication Access Board to convene an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Workforce Working Group to promote the increase of ASL interpreters in Hawaii.

  • Working group is requested to recommend training programs and incentives to increase the number of ASL interpreters in the state.

  • Working group membership includes representatives from the Disability and Communication Access Board (chair), Department of Education, Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Deaf and Blind Task Force, University of Hawaii ASL professor, a current ASL interpreter, and members selected by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.

  • Working group is requested to submit an interim report by twenty days prior to the 2024 Regular Session and a final report by twenty days prior to the 2026 Regular Session, with the Department of Health providing administrative assistance.

  • Working group is requested to be dissolved on June 30, 2026.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board To Convene An American Sign Language Interpreter Workforce Working Group For The Purpose Of Promoting The Increase Of American Sign Language Interpreters In The State.

Department of Health

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Nakashima excused (2).

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance4/17/2023
Health4/11/2023
Health and Human Services3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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