K. RHOADS
Primary
Codifies the administrative rule definition of "assistance animal". Clarifies the type of verification an individual may provide to substantiate a reasonable accommodation request for a specific assistance animal. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification of a disability-related need for an assistance animal. (SD2)
Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 100) in amended form (SD 2).
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Harimoto). Transmitted to House.
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 849) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
48 Hrs. Notice 03-05-19.
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Rhoads, Wakai, Gabbard, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-22-19 9:00AM in conference room 016.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Reported from CPH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 378) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
The committee(s) on CPH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPH were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, S. Chang, J.Keohokalole, Nishihara, L. Thielen, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ruderman ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on CPH has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-19 9:00AM in conference room 229.
Passed First Reading.
Introduced.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| SB334_SD2 | PDF HTML |
| SB334_SD1 | PDF HTML |
| SB334 | PDF HTML |
| Document | Format |
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| Committee Report SB334_SD1_SSCR378 | PDF HTML |
| Committee Report SB334_SD2_SSCR849 | PDF HTML |
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