THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

TIME:

9:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1450

HD2

(HSCR832)

RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression as a public policy matter and specifically with regard to employment. (HB1450 HD2)

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HB 1715

HD1

(HSCR771)

RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions on the basis of gender entity or expression, and sexual orientation. Prohibits discrimination in blockbusting on the basis of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and familial status. (HB1715 HD1)

JHW

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony, three-hole punched, to the committee clerk, Room 227, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7793.

 

 

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Senator Colleen Hanabusa

Chair