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HI HR96
Resolution
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
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Requests that the State of Hawaii require trainers administering mandatory harassment and discrimination training to employees demonstrate adequate competency in LGBTQ+ identities and culturally specific gender identities relevant to Hawaii.
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Identifies 8 culturally specific gender identities for trainer competency including mähui (Hawaii/Tahiti), bakla (Philippines), fa'afafine (American Samoa/Samoa/Tokelau), fakaleiti (Tonga), and others from Pacific Island communities.
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Cites a 2023 Williams Institute study finding 5.1% of Hawaii's adult population identifies as LGBT, estimated at 56,900 adults, many of whom are State of Hawaii employees.
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Notes that sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are protected categories under state non-discrimination laws, but structural and societal stigma persist in workplace settings.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Director of Human Resources Development and Administrative Director of the Courts.
Legislative Description
Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.
Training
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/3/2025