STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1892-22

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2022

RE: S.B. No. 2202

H.D. 1

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 2202, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MONTH,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to designate the month of April of each year as Volunteer Month in Hawaii.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from Kanu Hawaii and three individuals.

Your Committee finds that volunteerism is a vital and valuable service for a functioning society. Volunteers have been especially essential during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, having volunteered their time and skills to administer vaccines and provide food, water, and other necessities. This measure is intended to honor volunteers in the community and encourage participation in service projects throughout the month of April.

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 is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2202, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

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MARK M. NAKASHIMA, Chair