Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR72

Introduced
3/10/22  

Caption

Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

Impact

This resolution builds upon previous legislative actions, such as Act 155, which allowed Medicaid recipients to earn a livable wage without losing their benefits, and Act 55, which removed exemptions from minimum wage for individuals with disabilities. HCR72 seeks to further integrate employment for individuals with disabilities within the community, ensuring that state policies prioritize their hiring and integrate them into the workforce as the primary employment option.

Summary

HCR72, introduced in the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii in 2022, is a concurrent resolution that requests state and county agencies to adopt 'employment first principles' in their hiring practices and in the programs and services they administer or fund. The bill underscores the importance of allowing persons with disabilities to obtain competitive employment in integrated settings, thereby facilitating their meaningful inclusion in the workforce. It promotes the objective that all persons, regardless of disability, be considered for employment at a fair wage without compromising their benefits.

Contention

While the bill emphasizes support for individuals with disabilities in finding employment, it clarifies that it does not mandate employers to favor these individuals over others nor does it propose eliminating other supported employment services. This aspect is crucial in addressing potential concerns from employers about the implications of the bill on hiring practices. The resolution anticipates collaboration among various agencies to ensure consistent implementation across state endeavors, reflecting a comprehensive approach to enhance employment opportunities for this demographic.

Companion Bills

HI HR65

Same As Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

HI SCR219

Same As Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR171

Requesting State And County Agencies Responsible For Removing Deceased Dogs And Cats From Public Roadways To Check For, Scan, And Record The Microchip Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, If Any, And Certain Other Information; And Timely Notify County Animal Services Or Animal Service Contractors Of The Deceased Dog Or Cat, Including The Recorded Information.

HI HR150

Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.

HI SCR125

Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.

HI SR107

Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.

HI SCR177

Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.

HI HCR33

Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.

HI SR153

Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Work With The State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Enhance The Able Savings Program By Promoting It To All Individuals Who May Qualify.

HI SCR162

Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.

HI HCR75

Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.

HI SCR200

Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.

Similar Bills

HI SCR219

Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

HI SR212

Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

HI HR65

Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles In Hiring Practices And All Programs And Services Administered Or Funded By The State And Counties, Including Programs And Services That Help Persons With Disabilities Obtain Employment.

CA AB331

Automated decision tools.

HI SB2572

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

HI HB2176

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

HI SB1258

Relating To Green Bonds.

HI HB932

Relating To Green Bonds.