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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Assistance Animals. [SB-334]
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. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Pass First Reading on 03/07/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Public Meetings. [SB-335]
Requires public meeting notices to include instructions regarding accommodations for persons with disabilities. Requires boards to post a notice in the board's office and to retain a copy of proof of filing the notice with the Lieutenant Governor's office or county clerk's office. Requires the Lieutenant Governor's office or the county clerk's office to timely post paper or electronic copies of all meeting notices in a central location in a public building. Requires an emergency meeting agenda to be filed with the Lieutenant Governor's office or (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Act 244, 07/02/2019 (gov. Msg. No. 1346). on 07/09/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To The General Excise Tax. [SB-332]
Exempts the sales of mobility enhancing equipment sold by prescription, prosthetic devices, prescription drugs sold pursuant to a prescription, diabetic supplies, medical oxygen, and human blood and its derivatives from the general excise tax for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. Amends the definitions of "prosthetic device" and "prescription drugs".

  

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

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Families. [SB-333]
Prohibits child custody determinations from being based solely on a disability of a parent.

  

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

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Movie Theaters. [SB-331]
Makes permanent the requirement that certain motion picture theater owners and operators provide open movie captioning during at least two showings per week, including at least one showing on a Saturday or Sunday. Repeals the requirement that certain motion picture theater owners and operators provide the option of personal closed captioning screenings by means of lightweight eyewear. (SB331 HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Report Adopted; Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Quinlan, Yamane Excused (2). on 03/22/2019

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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. [HR-183]
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: Rep. Roy Takumi The Committee(s) On Hsh Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/22/2019

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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. [HCR-74]
Reaffirming The Use Of The Term "deaf-blind" By The State Of Hawaii And The Counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Reported From Hsh (stand. Com. Rep. No. 1892), Recommending Referral To Jud. on 03/28/2019

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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. [HCR-72]
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. Lynn Decoite Referred To Hsh, Jud, Referral Sheet 33 on 03/14/2019

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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. [HCR-203]
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: Rep. Roy Takumi The Committee(s) On Hsh Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/22/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To The General Excise Tax. [HB-632]
Exempts the sales of mobility enhancing equipment sold by prescription, prosthetic devices, prescription drugs sold pursuant to a prescription, diabetic supplies, medical oxygen, human blood and its derivatives, and durable medical equipment, from the general excise tax for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018. Amends the definitions of "prosthetic device" and "prescription drugs". (HB632 HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sylvia Luke Referred To Cph, Wam. on 03/05/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To An Earned Income Disregard Program. [HB-1454]
Requires the department of human services to implement an earned income disregard program as an intermediate step to implementing a medicaid buy-in program. Requires reports to the legislature. Takes effect upon approval by the governor and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa Referred To Hsh, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/28/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Families. [HB-1411]
Prohibits child custody determinations from being based solely on a disability of a parent.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite Referred To Hsh, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/28/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Movie Theaters. [HB-1340]
Makes permanent the requirement for certain motion picture theater owners and operators to provide open movie captioning for at least two showings per week, one of which occurs on a Saturday or Sunday. Repeals the requirement to provide an option of personal closed captioning screenings by means of lightweight eyewear.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Referred To Lab, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/28/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To The Minimum Wage. [HB-1341]
Repeals the exemption of persons with disabilities from minimum wage requirements. Takes effect on 1/1/2020.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Referred To Lab, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/28/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Assistance Animals. [HB-1074]
Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Clarifies the type of verification of a reasonable accommodation request for an assistance animal that the individual may provide.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite The Committee(s) On Hlt/hsg Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/14/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents. [HCR-113]
Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Referred To Hsh/lab, Fin, Referral Sheet 40 on 03/11/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents. [HR-94]
Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Collaboration With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Convene A Working Group On Accessible Government Documents.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Referred To Hsh/lab, Fin, Referral Sheet 40 on 03/11/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Legislative Testimony. [HB-2418]
Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Referred To Lmg, Fin, Referral Sheet 5 on 01/27/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. [HB-2420]
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. (SD2)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Received Notice Of Disagreement (hse. Com. No. 417). on 07/08/2020

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2020 Regular Session

Relating To Human Services. [HB-2417]
Requires DHS to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program to provide services and training for blind and visually impaired neighbor island residents. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2021. Takes effect on 12/31/2059. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Received From House (hse. Com. No. 226). on 03/03/2020

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