Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR219

Introduced
3/11/22  

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 has significant implications for state policies regarding employment for those with disabilities. It reinforces the existing legislative framework established by previous laws, particularly Acts 155 and 55, which demonstrated state efforts to eliminate barriers that hinder individuals with disabilities from gaining and maintaining employment. By formalizing employment first principles, SCR219 seeks to consolidate these efforts, ensuring that competitive employment in integrated settings becomes the preferred option for those receiving assistance from state-funded systems.

Summary

SCR219, titled 'Requesting State And County Agencies To Implement Employment First Principles', advocates for prioritizing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Hawaii. This resolution urges state and county agencies to incorporate employment first principles in their hiring practices and programs designed for assisting people with disabilities. The aim is to enhance the employment landscape for individuals who face barriers in the job market due to their disabilities, thus facilitating their fuller integration into the workforce and community.

Contention

While the bill aims to create more opportunities for individuals with disabilities, it also surfaces discussions about the balance between providing necessary support and enforcing policies that may inadvertently prioritize certain hiring practices over others. The resolution clarifies that it does not require employers to give preference to candidates with disabilities, thereby maintaining a level playing field while still encouraging inclusive hiring practices. The focus on collaborative efforts among state and county agencies highlights a commitment to a unified approach in promoting employment opportunities and dismantling discriminatory barriers in the job market.

Companion Bills

HI HCR72

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 SR212

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 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 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 SCR162

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

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 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 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.

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 SCR166

Urging Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities And Their Families And Care Providers.

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 SCR184

Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.

Similar Bills

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 HCR72

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 HB2176

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

HI SB2572

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

HI HB932

Relating To Green Bonds.

HI SB1258

Relating To Green Bonds.