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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Electronic Transmission Of Ballots. [HB-738]
Provides that a voter with special needs shall be provided a means of electronic authentication of an electronic transmission of replacement ballot that does not include the voter's handwritten signature or a waiver of secrecy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Voters With Special Needs. [HB-737]
Establishes voters with special needs advisory committees at the state and county levels to ensure equal and independent access to voter registration, casting of ballots, and all other office of elections services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. [HB-838]
Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Reported From Jha (stand. Com. Rep. No. 520), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/19/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities. [HB-837]
Requires the use of the public utilities commission's universal service fund to provide free telecommunications access to information for individuals with print disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Referred To Het, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/29/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Minimum Wage. [SB-793]
Repeals the exemption of individuals with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Act 055, 06/16/2021 (gov. Msg. No. 1155). on 06/21/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Minimum Wage. [HB-603]
Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa Referred To Lat, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind. [SB-535]
Requires the department of education to develop a plan to transition the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind to a conversion charter school.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Edu, Jdc. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Electronic Transmission Of Ballots. [SB-534]
Provides that a voter with special needs shall be provided a means of electronic authentication of an electronic transmission of replacement ballot that does not include the voter's handwritten signature or a waiver of secrecy. Effective 5/1/2029. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Reported From Hms (stand. Com. Rep. No. 417) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/19/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Hearing Aids. [SB-539]
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/21 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months in their base plans. Exempts mandatory health care coverage from impact assessment report.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Hth, Cpn. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodations. [HB-381]
Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Permits an owner or person engaged in a real estate transaction to request verification if the disability-related need for an assistance animal is not readily apparent. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification of a disability-related need for an assistance animal. Effective (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki Received Notice Of Appointment Of House Conferees (hse. Com. No. 560). on 04/19/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Telecommunications Access For Individuals With Print Disabilities. [SB-536]
Requires the use of the public utilities commission's universal service fund to provide free telecommunications access to information for individuals with print disabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Referred To Hms/cpn, Wam. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. [SB-538]
Clarifies the meaning of "program or activity receiving state financial assistance". Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act from the jurisdiction of the Hawaii civil rights commission. Effective 7/1/2022. (CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Act 164, On 07/01/2021 (gov. Msg. No. 1266). on 07/02/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Voters With Special Needs. [SB-533]
Establishes voters with special needs advisory committees at the state and county levels to ensure equal and independent access to voter registration, casting of ballots, and all other office of elections services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Hms, Jdc. on 01/27/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To American Sign Language. [SB-537]
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Passed Second Reading And Referred To The Committee(s) On Jha With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Todd Excused (1). on 03/19/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodations. [SB-280]
Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Clarifies the type of verification an individual may provide to substantiate a reasonable accommodation request for a specific assistance animal. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification of a disability-related need for an assistance animal. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-22-21 2:30pm; Cr 329. on 04/21/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Examine The Implementation Of Act 217, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2018, Regarding Misrepresentation Of Service Animals. [SR-8]
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Examine The Implementation Of Act 217, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2018, Regarding Misrepresentation Of Service Animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Report And Resolution Adopted, As Amended (sd 1). on 03/05/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Reaffirming The Use Of The Term "deaf-blind" By The State Of Hawaii And The Counties. [SR-10]
Reaffirming The Use Of The Term "deaf-blind" By The State Of Hawaii And The Counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Report And Resolution Adopted, As Amended (sd 1). on 04/02/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Examine The Implementation Of Act 217, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2018, Regarding Misrepresentation Of Service Animals. [SCR-9]
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Examine The Implementation Of Act 217, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2018, Regarding Misrepresentation Of Service Animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Report And Resolution Adopted, As Amended (sd 1). Transmitted To House. on 03/05/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Reaffirming The Use Of The Term "deaf-blind" By The State Of Hawaii And The Counties. [SCR-11]
Reaffirming The Use Of The Term "deaf-blind" By The State Of Hawaii And The Counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Resolution Adopted In Final Form. on 04/22/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To The Minimum Wage. [SB-336]
Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2020.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Passed First Reading. on 01/22/2019

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