URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD FROM DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL POLICY AND PERMIT QUALIFIED TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE.
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0).
Summary
The House Concurrent Resolution calls on the governor to act against the federal ban that bars transgender individuals from military service. It seeks to ensure that qualified transgender, mahu, and gender‑non‑conforming members of the Hawaii National Guard can remain in service. The measure reflects concerns that the ban harms readiness, cohesion, and Hawaii’s values.
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