HB 1372 HD 1

RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

By Representative(s) TAKUMI

Keywords: DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DISCRIMINATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH INSURANCE, INSURANCE, INSURANCE COMPANIES, INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONTRACTS, LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, LIFE INSURANCE

Report Title: Discrimination, Genetics

Description: Prohibits discrimination in employment due to an individual's genetic information or refusal to take or submit to a genetic test. Prohibits requiring genetic testing as a prerequisite for health, life, and long-term care insurance. (HB1372 HD1)

 1-28-99        H Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 1-28-99        H Referred to the committee on LAB, and then referred         
                  jointly to the committees on CPC/JHA, and then
                  referred to the committee on FIN referral sheet 6
 2- 8-99        H Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday,
                  02-09-99 at 8:30 A.M. in House conference room 309.
 2- 9-99        H The committee(s) recommends that the measure be
                  deferred.
 2-11-99        H Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday,
                  02-12-99 at 8:30 A.M. in House conference room 309.
 2-12-99        H The committee on LAB recommends that the measure be         
                  PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
 2-12-99        H The votes in LAB were as follows:8 Ayes: Rep.(s)
                  Yoshinaga, Catalani, Goodenow, Hamakawa, Hiraki,
                  Nakasone, Okamura, Takai; Ayes with reservations:
                  Rep.(s) ; 2 Noes: Rep.(s) Moses, Rath; and none
                  Excused: Rep.(s)
 2-17-99        H Reported from the committee on LAB (Stand. Com. Rep.        
                  No. 360) as amended in (HD 1), recommending passage         
                  on Second Reading and referral to the committee on
                  CPC/JHA
 2-17-99        H Passed Second Reading as amended in (HD 1) and
                  referred to the committee on CPC/JHA with
                  Representative(s) Rath, Moses voting no and
                  Representative(s) Cachola, Catalani, McDermott,
                  Menor, Saiki, Yoshinaga excused.
 1-19-00        H Carried over to 2000 Regular Session.