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.

Summary

The Senate concurrent resolution asks the governor to take steps that shield transgender service members in the Hawaii National Guard from a federal policy that bars them from service. It calls for the governor to allow qualified transgender personnel to remain in the Guard. The measure reflects concern that the ban harms readiness and conflicts with Hawaii’s values.

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