STAND. COM. REP. NO.
HonoLulu, Hawaii
APR 03 , 2025
RE: H.R. No. 96
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty—Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was
referred H.R. No. 96 entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION 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 HAWAI’I,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to ensure that mandatory
harassment and discrimination training in Hawai4i is conducted by
individuals or groups with demonstrated competency in LGBTQ+
identities and culturally specific gender identities. This will
promote inclusivity, prevent discrimination, and create safer,
more equitable workplaces for all employees.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and two individuals. Your
Committee received testimony in opposition from one individual.
Your Committee finds that effective harassment and
discrimination training requires cultural and identity competency.
Many LGBTQ+ individuals in Hawai’i face unique challenges related
to gender identity and cultural context. Ensuring trainers
demonstrate adequate knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities, including
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culturally specific aspects relevant to Hawai’i, will improve
workplace safety, inclusivity, and compliance. This resolution
supports equitable and meaningful training that reflects the
diverse identities and lived experiences of Hawai’i’s workforce.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this
report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R.
No. 96 and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Judiciary &
Hawaiian Affairs,
DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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0 The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Pass, unamended (as is) 0 Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
0 Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
JHA Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. TARNAS, David A. (C)
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2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC) V
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3. BELATTI, Della Au
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4. COCHRAN, Elle
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5. HASHEM, Mark J. i/F
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6. KAHALOA, Kirstin V
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7. PERRUSO, Amy A.
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8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg
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9. TODD, Chris
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10. GARCIA, Diamond
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11. SHIMIZU, Garner M.
TOTAL (11)
The recommendation is: Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
committee acronym(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature:
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