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HB1705 HD1     
Measure Title: RELATING TO FIREFIGHTERS.
Report Title: Firefighters; Presumption
Description: Provides firefighters with comprehensive medical coverage through workers compensation benefits by establishing a rebuttable presumption that a firefighter who suffers from cancer, blood-borne infectious disease, or exposure to biochemical substances contracted the condition in the course of employment. Requires the Hawaii State Fire Council to develop standards and procedures to ensure health and safety of firefighters who may be exposed to hazardous materials in the course of their duties. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB1705 HD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: LAB, FIN
Introducer(s): YAMANE, AQUINO, CULLEN, KAWAKAMI, Belatti, McKelvey
Act:

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2/19/2014HThe committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/15/2014HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 02-19-14 3:00PM in House conference room 308.
2/13/2014HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Cachola, Carroll, Takumi excused (4).
2/13/2014HReported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 406-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/7/2014HThe committees on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Nakashima, Yamashita, Aquino, Ichiyama, Takayama, Ing, Takumi, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Yamane.
2/4/2014HBill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 02-07-14 9:00AM in conference room 309.
2/4/2014HThe committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-07-14.
1/30/2014HBill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 02-04-14 9:00AM in House conference room 309.
1/21/2014HReferred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/16/2014HIntroduced and Passed First Reading
1/15/2014HPending introduction.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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HB1705 HD1
All Versions of this Measure
HB1705_HD1 Pdf File
HB1705 Pdf File

Committee Reports
HB1705_HD1_HSCR406-14_ Pdf File

Testimony
HB1705_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-04-14_
HB1705_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-19-14_

Hearing Notices
LAB
2/04/14 9:00A
309
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LAB
2/07/14 9:00A
309
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FIN
2/19/14 3:00P
308
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