04-20-2011, 09:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blackboot
Hawaii Legislature Passes Transgender Employment Protections
by Tony Wagner
"Yesterday, by a 45-4 vote, the Hawaii House concurred with the Senate on a HB 546 SD1, a bill codifying prohibitions against discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity. The bill now heads to Governor Abercrombie, who has said he will sign it into law. Upon Governor’s signature, Hawaii will join 12 states and the District of Columbia in banning discrimination on the basis of gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
HRC worked closely with Equality Hawaii to build both public and legislative support for this legislation. Through this joint effort, thousands of phone calls, emails and handwritten letters were sent to legislators urging them to approve this legislation."
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Outstanding!
The same bill passed Nevada's Assembly and is now going before the state Senate. The governor has also indicated he would sign it into law.
*fingers crossed*
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