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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSW 9.19.12 Agenda Pkt Regina Carxalho Members: Chair Jade Battad Cherie Moov Kanam Alapa Anne Punohu Vice-Chair Uli'i Castor Lisa Ellen Smith Secretary Ex-Officio Savita Aganval Treasurer COUNTY OF KAUAI COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2 A/B 4444 Rice Street, L-1hu'e, HI 96766 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Open Session Minutes of April 18, 2012 TREASURER'S REPORT CSW 2012-19 FY 2012-13 Committee on the Status of Women Budget. COMMUNICATIONS CSW 2012-25 E-mail dated (6/6/1'12) from Hawaii State Committee on the Status or Women Representative Lisa Ellen Smith regarding Pulama I Ka Ohana Women's Health Conference, September 10 & 11, 2012. BUSINESS CSW 2012-10 Discussion on co-sponsorship for FY 2012/13. (On-going) (a) Communication dated 06/05/12 from Edie Ignacio-Neumiller, President of the Kauai Zonta Club, regarding possible partnership with the members of the Committee on the Status of Women on their upcoming events. CSW 2012-21 Review and discussion on the information from Lisa Ellen Smith, State Commission on the Status of Women Representative, on several women's legislative bills that were presented at this year's legislative session. An Equal Opportunity,Emplo-yer CSW 2012-22 Discussion on outreach to middle schools regarding issues of self-esteem, body image, peer pressure and making better choices. CSW 2012-26 Discussion and decision making on October Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Walk CSW 2012-27 Discussion and decision making regarding Commissioner's commitment to the Status of Women Committee and a possible change to the number of Commissioners that sit on the board to address quorum related issues. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Meeting- October 17, 2012, 5:00 p.m. at the Mo'lkeha Building, in Meeting Room 2 A/B. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, H.R.S. §92-7(a), the Committee may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda item without the written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. ADJOURNMENT cc: Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24-hours prior to the meeting indicating: I. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing-, 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; and 3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only. 4. If you are unable to submit your testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, please provide 10 copies of your written testimony at the meeting clearly indicating the name of the testifier: and While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials W received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. Z7 The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. Send written testimony to: Committee on the Status of Women Attn: Lani Agoot Office of Boards and Commissions Committee on the Status of Women—September 19, 2012 2 1 P a g e 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 L_1hu'e, HI 96766 E-mail: lagootCq)kauai.gov Phone: (808) 241-4881 Fax: (808) 241-5127 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE If you need an alternate format or an auxiliary aid to participate, please contact the Office of Boards and Commission Support Clerk at (808) 241-4881 at least five(5) working days prior to the meeting. Committee on the Status of Women—September 19. 2012 3 P a Ly e URIAF'T CO UNTY OF KAUAI h aue� pi Minutes of Meeting OPEN SESSION Board/Coinnuttee: COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Meeting Date April 18 , 2012 Location ��'iie ia'Building-- Meeting Roorn 2A/B Start of Meeting: 5:06 p.m. End of Meeting: 5:45 p.m. Present 771mir Regina Carvalho; Vice-Chair Kanam Alapa; Members: Uli'i Castor, Cherie Mooy, and Savita I Agarwal Also Deputy County Attorney Mona Clark; Board & Commissions Office Staff: Support Clerk, Mercedes Youn; Administrative Aide Teresa Tamura Excused Absent Anne Punohu, Jade Ballad SUBJFCT �T _.—�J DIS ' USSION Call o Order ACTION 0 Chair Carvalho called the meeting to order at Approvril 5:02 .m. of Regular Open Session Minutes of March 21, 2012 p Minutes Ms. Mooy moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Ms. Castor seconded the motion. Motion carried 5:0 _SW 201 1-10-Discussion on co-sponsorshin for fiscal year 2012-13. tOn- wing) Ms. Alapa felt that the f fabitat for Humanity would be a good organization to partner with and suggested that the Committee invite Jessica Calbo, Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Habitat for Humanity to a future meeting. She mentioned that she would contact Ms. Calbo to invite her. Chair Carvalho indicated that she would not be able to attend the Habitat for f lumanity Women Build project on May 5`h due to another commitment. She encouraged the members to take pictures if they decide to attend. The Committee decided upon the following organizations as co-sponsors future events: Arnerican Cancer Society and YWCA. Coninittee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012. Page 2 S I....Bw_J_f C I DISCUSSION Chair Chair Carvalho indicated that she CS..I'IC7N would contact Ranae Hamilton at the YWCA to ask her if she would consider partnering with the Committee on future events. Deputy County Attorney Clark advised the members that they should have the names of the organizations listed in their budgeted for submittal before May 15`x'when the final budget is approved by Council. Chair Carvalho mentioned that at a previous meeting, Ms. Morikanti indicated that the budget was finalized however, she felt that the Committee should be able to make some adjustments. Deputy County Attorney Clark advised the members that they should list the names of the organizations that they would like to co-sponsor with no later than the next meeting for presentation to the Council. She explained that this would create a formal mechanism in which the Committee can have their name as part of the advertisement for the designated event. Staff informed the members that the Committee's budget falls under the Boards and Commissions budget and that their budget review had already gone before the Council. Ms Mooy questioned whether the Committee should chose an event in which they can just be volunteers rather than giving money; for example, the Mokiltatta golf tournament. Chair C"arvalho suggested that the Committee plan something with the County's new Life Choices Kauai, formerly known as the Anti-Drug Office. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 3 SLTl3JEC T DISCUSSION _._ _.� __ _ ____ There was a suggestion that the Committee look into participating in � — -w-- cettain events that other women organizations are holding. There was discussion on participating in the American Cancer Society golf tournament, an event that was held last year. Ms. Mooy suggested the humane Society. Chair Carvalho suggested that the Cotntnittee help women who have been previously incarcerated by holding motivational workshops and invite guest speakers from financial institutions to do a presentation on basic finance. She also inquired. whether the Committee would be allowed to have refreshments at the event. Deputy County Attorney Clark explained that Section 20.02 of the County Charter t states that 110 officer or employee of the county shall (a) solicit, accept or receive, directly or indirectly, any gift, whether in the form of money, service, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise or in any other farm, under circumstances in which it can reasonably be inferred that the gift is intended to influence him in the performance of his official duties or is intended as a reward for any official action on his part, Chair Carvalho stated that it would not necessarily be for purchasing of leis or providing refreshments because the event would be for educational purposes. Deputy County Attorney Clark explained that Section 20.02 does not imply to the issues on how the Committee wants to spend their money. Staff informed the Committee that any event that the Committee selects would have to be an annual event because it will be itemized in the budget. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 4 SUBJECT DISCUSSION _.._ _ _. ACTION Ms. Moo suggested Mooy tltc Committee look into holding two (?} events a year, one of which would be the September Health .Fair. Ms. Alapa stated that the issue is not that the Committee can hold the event, it's about co-sponsorship and that is why it was mentioned that it should be an annual thing, The Committee decided to select the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build program for next year's event. Chair Carvalho noted that she understood that funds are available from the State and that the funds could be allocated from the State for any island. that has program initiatives. Staff explained that this process is different from the C01,117ty's budget and that the Committee could request for funds from the State. .Deputy County Attorney Clark explained that once the funds are granted by the State, the Committee must ask for Council's approval to accept the funds slated f'or that specific event. Ms. Mooy informed the Committee that the State Commission is under a new leadership and that Sharon Ferguson-Smith, Executive Director for the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women is no longer there. In addition, Ms. Mooy mentioned that another event that the Committee might want to consider is the Domestic Violence Awareness event which is held at St. Michael's Church in Lihue annually. Chair Carvalho indicated that she would fellow-up with them. Committee on the Status cat' omen Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 5 __ _.. ___.. _.__ ______ __. __4____ __ _1.._._ C W 2012-01 Discussion and decision-making,on artici atin x in the 2012 Walk a Mile in tier Shoe Everitt Ms. Mooy informed the Committee that this is an annual event which is scheduled fir April 20, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. at the Kaua'i Community College. She noted that the event is not a Lund raising event and is only to bring public awareness to domestic violence. CS W 2012-02 Discussion and decision-making on the C'ommittee's Annual Essay Contest. Ms. Alapa suggested the essay should be typed, doubled spaced with a two (2) page minimum and focus on the theme "Educate Women and Change the World". Ms. Mooy indicated that she would look into what the exact date of the conference would be. Chair Carvalho asked when the contest should start. Ms. Mooy stated that the Committee should start the contest now to attract more participants to enter. Ms. Castor stated that she would contact Ms. Pum Patrick of the Kauai Youth leadership and invite her to attend the meeting in May. Ms. Alapa suggested that the eligibility requirements for the grades be changed from 6"'grade to 8`h grade through 121h grade. The members agreed. Chair Carvalho suggested that the flyers be placed at the libraries. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 6 SUBJECT DISCUSSION AC TN IO Ms. Mooy asked whether there would be enough funds—for three winii–e—rs- Chair Carvalho wondered the same thing. Staff informed the members that the total cost for last year was in the amount of$1500, which leaves $500 in the budget. Chair Carvalho suggested that this year the Committee should send only two (2) winners, including two (2) chaperones The members agreed. Ms. Mooy asked whether the Chair's travel cost would be covered, as she remembers the State at one time did cover the Chair's costs. She indicated that she would look into it. Staff will make the necessary changes to the flyer for distribution by the C§W—201-2--1-8--Recall-—ofthe—M,--irch Women's History Month Event. Chair Carvalho expressed her gratitude to all of the members for their help and also thanked the Office of Boards and Commissions for then' assistance with this event. She felt that the slide show presentation was a little lengthy and suggested that a shorter presentation would have been better. She did however, enjoy the guest speakers who gave then-own recollection of Ms. Frazer. Ms. Mooy stated that she was more interested in the cultural components of the program that related to the translation of the English language to the Hawaiian language, rather than the person herself Ms. Alapa appreciated the women from the "Substance of Hope" who chanted at the event. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 7 SU BJE(,`Y--..-. ACTION Ms. Moo y thougjit that topic was good and suggested that the Comi look into preparing for next year's event honoring someone from Kauai or the State who has a sigui ficant background in arts, history, literature, hula or someone who is an advocate for women's issues. Announcements Next meeting—May 16, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the Mo'ikeha Building, in the Liquor Conference Room 3. ('ban-Carvalho voiced her concern that there seems to be a lack of communication from Ms. Smith other than a few emails; she asked what the status of her position at the State level, Deputy Attorney Clark informed the Committee that she does not have a whole lot of information to provide regarding that issue. Chair Carvalho noted that Ms. Smith should communicate with the Committee via a letter and provide them with updates from the State meetings. Ms. Alapa stated that whatever the issue is with Ms. Smith, she is not allowed to attend any County functions. Chair Carvalho asked what can be done to ensure that the Kauai Committee does not lack representation at the State level. Deputy Attorney Clark stated that because Ms. Smith is an appointee by the Governor, she would look into the matter and report back to the Committee at its next meeting. Staff asked Deputy Attorney Clark to email the information to her for forwarding to the members. Committee on the Status of Women Regular Open Session April 18, 2012 Page 8 SLJBJEICT DISCUSSION ACTION Adjournment With no further business, Chair Carvalho called for a motion to adjourn t—li -"-A—t 5—:-4-5--p.m-.—M,-s-.-,A—ga-r--�-va—l-t-i,-i,-o---v c—d-to'—adjo"urn. meeting. Ms Mooy seconded. Motion carried Submitted by: Reviewed and Approved by: Mercedes YOUn, Staff Support Clerk Regina Carvalho, Chair Approved as circulated (add (late of meeting approval). Approved as amended. See minutes meeting.v. Committee on the Status of Women Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 Effective 07/01/12 — 06/30/13 Total Budget $2000.00 Proposed Events Appropriated Funds Mileage Reimbursement x 4 Quarters i -$350-00 Members: Uli'i Castor Kanani Alapa Cherie Mooy July 2012 No event August— 2"d Annual Essay Contest 2012 September Women's Health Month 17i012 October Women's Health Month I I Breast Cancer Awareness Walk November December fi 2013 March Women's History Month 2013 April Equal Pay Day Month e Proclamation * Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Event - KCC 2013 May 2013 June cs l a — COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EXPENSE BA LAN CE FY 2012- 1 iec}uest payrnt Paid To Description uppties Fraod Travel Fees printtn Date Date (Marne) (Include date:and location of events) Advertising _. _ Miiea x t Quarters fear mr rnbers: Aia a,Caster,and Moo 350.00 404 autatntal Expenses (} (}, 0. ` 350. 0 0.00 TOTAL KXPENSUS 350.00 2e12- 13 18=09T[�j 2,0W00 Pulama I Ka 'Ohana A Woman's Health Conference I= ....................... About Presenters Programs Presenting Four Tracks Convening Partners Register Quick Links Register Now Domestic Violence Action Center Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Kokua Kalihi Valley The Queen's Medical Center Department of Health Department of Human Services UH Manoa School of Nursing&Dental Hygien:. Medical Legal Partnership for Children in Hawaii Presenters Include: Nancie Caraway, PhD: First Lady State of Hawai'i Research Fellow in Human Rights, G[obalization Research Center University of Hawai'i Manoa Frances E. Ashe-Goins, RN, MPH: Deputy Director. Office on Women's Health Jill Oliveira-Gray, PhD: Psycholtogicat Heatth impacts Overall Health Alexa Sueda, MD: Reproductive Coercion, Kaiser Permanente Reni Soon, MD: Domestic Viotence and its impact on OB/GYN Practice Karen Urnemoto, PhD: Being Fearless and Fearsome: Colonial Legacies, Racial Constructions, and Mate Adolescent Viotence Carol Plummer, Phl), MTN: "And How Are the Children?" Ann Pobutsky, PhD: Hawaii Domestic Viotence Fatatity Review Carot Titcomb, MD: Cuiturally-based health service delivery Jennifer Rose, JD: '7a[k Story"and Other Organizing Approaches: LikL kjjj ,j-4A i.;t: f,�u Creative and culturally relevant community-based strategies for addressing gender viotence in immigrant and migrant communities Jan Shoultz, DrPH, MPH, MS: Culturally AcceptabLe Approaches: Review of focus groups, interviews.. c[inicat experiences, stories and community activities with Samoan and Chuukese women Holly Manseri, PhD: Principal investigator, Pono Choices Luoluo Hong, PhD, MPH: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of Hawaii, Hilo Programs Presenting Include: HMSA Resource Program, API Legat Outreach, Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Center on Disability Studies. 3 0 Highlights Will Indiude: ur tracks featuring proggrams from Hawa,"i" and the continl-ntat US- I 1) Survivors with Disabilities 2) Opportunities and Challenges to Adolescent Health 3) Dating Viotence and Buttying 41 Community Innovations A sille visit 'o Ho'oulu 'Aina (Kalihi Valley Nature Preserve), x operated by Kokua Kalihi Vallev, a federally qualified community health center, is also an option we will offer, The work at Ho'oulu Wna is dedicated to the preservation of land-based cultural knowledge, in this "welcoming place of refuge for people of all cultures," healing the land heals us as well. Ho'oulu 'Aina 'is flourishing under the enthusiasm and hard work of its staff and hundreds of community volunteers, Athes from Micronesian, Japanese, Fitipino, Native Hawaiian Chuukese, and Chinese communities wilt be featured. A panel focusing on the unique issues facing immigrant survivors of intimate partner is scheduled as a ptenary session. To reinforce the issue from an artisfic perspective, there wfl! be g slam cultural entertainment woven into the conference, includin poetry, ethnic dance and storytelling. Mahalo nui loa to Ka Pa Hula o Ka Lei Lehua (Kurnu Hula: Snowbird Bento) and Na Wahine 0 Ka Pono, Ronda Hayashi-Simpliciano and Vicky Hollinger, Iff Y�f k, Convening Partners Include: Domestic Viotence Action Center, Hawafl State Coalition Against Domestic Vio�ence, The Queens Medical Center, State of Hawafl: DOH Et DHS, Kokua Katihi Vatley Comprehensive Family Heafth Service, Medical Legat Partnership for Chi[dren in Hawaii, University of Hawafl at Manna School of Nursing 8t Dental Hygiene. 4 �Confe�reernce W-ee-s,:�$225 Group Rate-,, $150 per person, for groups of 3 from same agency. One Day Only: $110 per person. Scholarships Available. To register, contact: Amy Nye at For program info, contact: Nanci Kreidman, Ramit Islam or Arnbika Dalton at 808.534.0040 Visit us online: www.stoothevi 'e If you are interested in having a Display Booth for the benefit of advancing your mission, and sharing your message with the Conference participants, please contact Ambika Dalton (info above). The Booth cost is $200, Non-profit Booth fee is $100. Wireless phones and technology can serve as a vital [ink to emergency or support services in a time of crisis or as a reliable, safe connection to employers, family and friends as survivors rebuild their lives. Please consider donating a no-Longer-used wiretess phone to help victims of domestic violence at the event. A Verizon Wireless Hopelline drop box will be available for you to donate your phones at the conference. This conference is made possible with funding from the HHS Office on Women's Health and local sources: Hawaii Niedicat Services Association, Kaiser Permanente, The Queen's Medical Center, Department of Hearth,Maternal,and h'id Health Branch, Department of Human Services. Hawaii Pacific Health, Dr, Douglas Johnson and Barbara Yamashita,MSvI,The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators at the HHS sponsored,conferences do not necessarily reflect the off icial poh ' I fes of the Depar t mi rent of Health and Human SeServices;, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U,S, government, 5 Zonta Club of Kauai ,Vember efforts International Charter No. 254, April 1, 1952 P.0, Box 3032, Uhue, Hl 96766 Email- zontakauai@_qMaiLcom, www,zonLa-kauai.org June 5, 2012 Regina Carvalho, Chair Kauai County Committee on the Status of Women Dear Regina, Zonta Club of Kauai would like to work in partnership with the members of the Committee on the Status of Women with your service projects for 2012 —2013. We are interested in learning what some of your service projects are. I would like to present your service projects to our Service Committee and Executive Board for consideration. If this request can be put on your next meeting agenda, either myself or our Service Committee can be present so a discussion can start. I took forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully working with your committee. You can reach me evenings and weekends at 639-9973 or by email. Aloha, Edie Ignacio NZ' �illerPreside'vnt Zonta Club of Kauai Email: ainap ono ggrnafl,com cc- MaBel Fujiuchi, Service Committee Chair Darrellyn Lemke, Service Committee Co-Chair Mission of Zorata International: se to International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide throng service and advocacy O'G 4410 Mercedes You From: Lisa ERer Smith Lcelbrannancgmail.corn J Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 20,2 9:59 AM To: Mercedes Youn Subject: Good Morning Attachments: HSCSVV Mandate color web,Pdf, HB22/'-8-HDI-TEST!Ai ItONY-JUD-02-2'-12--,QCs Follow Up Flag: Eclfow up Flag Status: Flagged Categories: lied Category Dear Mercedes. At the HSCSW meeting held yesterday, We were provided with the following legislative report. Several women's legislative bills faced our representatives this year, At the beginning of the legislative session we attended the opening of the Hawaii Women's Legislative Caucus to review and supported those bills. Here is a link to the list of bills: e-r1acKkage&&Kkcy­1_2&nainc='Wornen�o'17�­1 etti, lotive-1 Caucus HB 22 32 Informed Consent bill did pass this legislative session. This bill "Prohibits physicians. osteopathic physicians, surgeons, or students participating in a course of instruction. residency program, or clinical training program from performing a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious female patient unless the patient gives prior verbal or written informed con-sent to the pelvic examination. the performance of a pelvic examination is within the scope of care for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination scheduled to be per-formed on the patient, or the patient is unconscious and the pelvic examination is required for diagnostic purposes." The Justice Reinvestment Act did pass. this bill will help reduce this state's dependence on out-of-state prisons, as of 2011. 1/3 of Hawaii's prisoners are housed out of state. Other specific women's bills that did not passed were the sexual education bill which would have "Amend(ed) existing sex education law. Require curricula to include information on abstinence, contraception, and STL/HIV prevention methods-, also (would have) require curricula to help students develop healthy relationship skills. including problem solving, stress management and decision making skills.(Would have) Require Departments of Health and Education to supply public with a list of sex education curricula and establish minimum education and training qualifications for sex ed instructors. Allow(ed)parents to opt-out of this instruction for their children. Another women's legislative issue that did not pass was the the reasonable accommodanons bill (breast feeding) - I -would rcQ-,,,Ire emnlovers with twenty or more emplovees to make reasonable el'f I .vh'ch orts to provide a clean location for breastfeedingL-m.pi()�-,eesto express brcasti-niik in privacy. and the ernergenc, ont,acentrve info anon_ I've Attached our letter vv'ritten by our Executive Director Catherine Betts. it can be noted here that Ha-w,aii does hav-e the following Protections forbreastfeeding, lawail Rev, Stat, .407- 999) requires the Hawaii Civil Rip )mr I-)n !ty collect, assernble and publish 1 lights C( nissi( data concernina instances of discrimination involving brcastt edilng or expressing breast rntlk in the workplace. The law Prohibits ernplovers to forbid an employee frorr expressing breast milk during any rneal period or other break penod. 011B _166) CSW 2012-21 0— 7,R provides that unlawful discrni-linatory practice for any crilplover car labor pro 1 -)r withhold pay frotr- dernotte or organization to refuse to hire or employ. bar t disc from employment. penalize a lactating empioveelbec-ause an employee breastfeeds or expresses milk at the svorkpiacc, (2000 Fla%vaii Sess. La%vs. Act 2-27: HB 2774) and 489 -1. provide that it is a disc"Im inatory 2 practice to deny. or atternot to deny, ,the fall and equal enjitivilient of the uOods, sen,ices. rictiltics, privileges. advantages. and accommodation of a place of public accommodations to a woman because she is breastfeeding a child. {cltatlon 6i612012: The Emergency Contracepti-c bill also did not pass, -Pits bill would have "Require(ed) hospitals to provide Ir sun'llvors of sexual assault with rnedical1v and factually accurate and unbiased info . ation regarding emergency contraception. as well as access to emergency con traception." Note Hawaii does allow a Pharmacists working with a physician and with the appropriate training to initiate emergency contraception oral drug therapy. HRS 46l-1 The Chair Leslie Wilkins (Maui) reported about an upcorning event "Women of Power: Stand Down for Women" July 12 at the Honolulu Design Center this will be a partnership with the YWCA and Veterans organizations in providing opportunities to returning women veterans find civilian ernployrnerit. The event will be held 9-4 and will have networking opportunities as wellas career workshops. Hawaii will have 900 women returning home in the next 18 months. In addition, with the end of the fiscal Year upon us, there are unencumbered funds that needed to be dedicated. I have learned that Big Island and Maui have made direct funding requests for specific projects that they have supported. Representative Elena Cabana provided us examples of radio ads produced by local student and funding was provided by HSCSW to purchase air time. Hawaii County also produces an islandwide Urgent Set-vices Directory and HSCSW has helped with the printing costs, and a general request for S I. to help promote their four amival events such as their Why Walk event. check will be sent to the Kauai Commission for use on projects related to the mandates of the law(attached). Examples will be included in the 'Letter to be sent by our executive director Cathy Betts. At yesterday's HSCSW, we voted to have a table at next week's 35th Annual Y WCA Luncheon Onformation y I below), we extend a seat to each of the County's Chair's or designated member. I realize till's is very short notice and flight was trot included, however. please extend to Uh or her designated that Kauai has a seat available and all expressed a desire to have someone from each island attend. if no one is able to attend, could you let me know by Friday. if possible. 1 was unable to attend the March meeting, due to a prior obligation. please note the above event, was discussed and decided just yesterday, LE r,,?cs()fT,GjSOV[ F&b-29�047 M W �--w4- - elk HANVAll SUKTE COMMISSION ONTHE STATt-S OFF lfavvaii Revised Statutes (INS) 367 Purpose. 'I is iegtslature -inc:, diat the %xork f)r' the cornrnwam w Ge -nams A vamwn- d- 05%V-iiis*hCCi, by o1c by cxcc�-�tnc order on Nlav -)64, -lcmo-z-zrla�c, the nccd ti-,- .1 b ,do v to ?td III -lic As rcnnnrncndaw-ns, to cicvt,,*(-�p l,-ng rangt: g")al�, and cocythnare research planrung. prig ran inn ng, 'If-d action I'n -IIe -a. 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R auth,0zed up icaopn Muse and Vocmu Amds ,hat mav become avadable frw t Her g,wcnnncnml and PIT"Varc �f 111rces; pr Mal dur al"I 'Ucii tianli5 5h,111 bC Wbursed or Qwwd rn cornplianct, %-vi�h aza pecKc dcagnanon stated hv le dams ami Ir <"Cal)4;CnCC .,,f<lic'n st'C",-I'l�ic denpam= ._cl Wds OvH bc Askan,_1 IN llwawd "n rnmens rela"A No an 1 100 mar's.,4 rhis chmpWr. arxi S. slinnit an v vl n row , n 0 .."z N, te zlownva AM 0C holumc HAWAII STATE February'40,20 12 COMMISSION ON THE T Testimony itt Support of HB 22281 HD I SATUS OF To: Representative Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agarar,Chair WOMEN Representative Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair I Members of the House Committee on Judiciary mni From- Catherine Betts, Esq.. Executive Director. Hawaii S tate Coo ssion or,the status of Women % g� Re:Testimony in Support of HB '228, 14D I. Relating to Breas, tfeeding in the Workplace On behalf of the Hawaii State Commission on *be Status of Women,I would like to express any support of this bill, which would require employers with twenty or more employees to make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding employees to express breast milk in privacy. Chair L5SUE WILKINS In 2009, 50%of all mothers with children younger than twelve months old were employed. 690/6 of these women worked full time. ' Working mothers face a difficult COMMISSIONERS: challenge when returning to work. Steady employment almost always takes priority over the desire to continue breastfeeding one's child. Many employers do not recognize the ELENA CASATU DR E many economic benefits that follow when female employees are allowed to continue AIENN KING CARMILLE LIM breastfeeding,including lower health care costs, lower absenteeism,and lower turnover AMY MONK rates. Employees whose employers provide breastfeeding support report improved LISA ANNE H ty 2 CAROL ANNE PHILIPS morale,better satisfaction with their employment and higher productivity. Executive Dire ctor While federal legislation requires employers with more than 50 employees to Cat,*erine Bets, Esq- provide reasonable break time for employes to breast'eed,t h is legislati on would expand f the reach to employers with more than 20 employees. While it is the Commission's ,I positions that all employers, regardless oft e number of employees..should be required to Email: 1 make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding,we nonetheless i 2- tt as this imoortant DHS,HSCSV.1@haWaii,g0V support q8 N-23,HD 1,and respectfully request that this Commi Me pass Web: piece or legislation. Furthermore,as amended in 141) 1, a civil fine of S50. for each WWW violation is reasonable, HSCSW T 235 S, Beretarla W7 hank you for this opportunity. Honoluki.HI 96813 8C-8-586-5758 Catherine Betts, Esq. FAX, 308-5W5756 'let Table 6, Employment Status of U,S parment of Labor,Bureau of Labor Sta:istics, Molhers(2010). T lie Business Case for Brcastfieding. U" S. [ pwrtmtent of I-Iep-lth and Hutnwl Services. Health Res ourc anc Smices Adrnin 008 i tration 12 ), i es O;FICE OF HAWARAN AF;AIRS Legislative Testimony HS 2228 Relating to Breastfeeding in the Workplace Committee or,Judiciary February Room 325 The OfFice of Piawailan Affairs (OHA)_SUPPORTS HS 2228,which requires employers with twenty or more employees to make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding employees to express breast milk in privacy, and provides for a civil fine for failure to comply. OHA's strategic plan includes a health priority, which states that to improve the quality and longevity of life, Native Hawaiians will enjoy healthy lifestyles and experience reduced onset of chronic diseases. According to the United States Department of Health&Human Services, Office of Women's Health (OWH) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality(AHRQ), breast milk reduces the risks for the onset of chronic diseases in infants by lowering the risks for respiratory infections,Asthma (young children),types I & 11 Diabetes,obesity and childhood leukemia. Breastfeeding has also been shown to lower the risk of atopic dermatitis In babies(a type of skin rash) and SIDS(Sudden infant Death Syndrome), In addition to improving the health of the infant, breastfeeding also improves the health of the lactating mother. Native Hawaiian women are at a higher risk for type it diabetes, as well as breast and ovarian cancer. For a lactating mother,there is a reduced risk for these chronic diseases. The lorg to health outcomes and wellness enhanced values of breastfeeding to the mother not only create healthier mothers,they create healthier employees,which is good for business outcomes. OHIA encourages the State and employers use this opportunity to launch workplaces and worksites that promote health and welfriess,amongst the employees. Both men and women can benefit from a worksite that promotes wellness. The health and econornic benefits of breastfeeding at the worksite far outweigh the costs of this initiative. Therefore, OHA urges the committee to PASS HB 2228, Mahalo for the Opportunity to testify on this important measure. `1211— 11,W A V �« ,,� 8?C3 F€??x'r� {3. J'C�L�'',R7 dS e Fit}?L=x.:�.€J.� � F� £- 5 ���5=AX' S�e-F�L`��'s' �. R_�,�r�"t" February 21. 2012 2:00 pm Room 325 To: The Honorable Gilbert Keith-Agaran,Chair and Members of the House Committee on Judiciary From: Linda Hamilton Krieger,Chair and Commissioners of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Re-. H.l3. No.2228,H.D.I The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC)has enforcement jurisdiction over state laws prohibiting discrimination in emPlo-Vulent,housing,public accommodations, and access to state and state-funded services. The HCRC carries out the Hawai,i constitutional mandate that "no person shall be discriminated against in the exercise of their CiV�T rights because of-ace. religion,sex or ancestry". Art. 1, Sec. 5. 1. H.B. 2228,H.D.t would arnend H.R.S.§378-10 to require employers with 20 or ,rote employees to make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding employees to express breast milk in pnvacy. The proposed amendment partially conforms H.R.S. §378-110 to Lhe provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act FY' SA. 29 S.C. §7 � , I 'd a r P baths 0,1 W), which require an emplover to prov, e place,ether than a bath-, tI t is shielded for in view and free from intrusioris from coworkers and the public for an Ilk, T� e n ,Mployee to express brtast In c VSLA requirements, which took eff a Jr 2010, 1 apply to employers,with 50 or more employees, FSLA protections 'crbrcastfceding fall under the -urisdiction of the U,S- Depart-Mcrit Of I-abor,D L)Wat7c and Hour Divi I n, 0 is 0 and not the HCRC's federal counterpart. the U-S- Equal Employment OPPOrtunitY Commission (EE OC). The HCRC supports the intent of 5.13. :57 3,as it has consistently supported proposals requiring or encouraging employers to allow and make accommodation for breast feeding and expression of breast milk. However,the HCRC objects to the placement of this new regulation under the enforcement iurisdiction of the HCRC. While this is good policy,it is unlike the civil rights protections against discrimination in the laws that the HCRC enforces- Again, it is worth noting that the federal FLSA is not enforced by our counterpart.the EEOC,but by the US DOL Wage and Hour Division. More to the point,the proposed breastfeeding protections are health and safety regulations,rather than civil rights protections within the enforcement mandate of the HCRC. Specifically,the HCRC does not have the expertise or facilities to determine whether a location,Is -clean". Accordingly,the HCRC strongly urges the Legislature to move the current breast feeding protections in H,R_S, §378-10 and any new regulation enacted, out of H.R.S. chapter 378, part L and HCRCJurisdiction. The breast feeding law should be placed under the junisdiction of an agency, that has expertise and facilities required to effectively --n-fom-C the law. And flinally, there are costs associated with enactment of laws that are a mish- mash of dissimilar protections, In this case a regulation that is not a civil -lots protection, without a conceptual fra mew ork.and putting them underdbejurisdicti the HC'R,C. The HCRC has lost over 25% of Its general funded full, tirric permanent Wh enforc--ment staff(investigators and attorn cys), iTe the H legislature continues to add protected bases to the HCRC's enforcement jurisdiction and responsibility. It takes enforcement resources to plan and prepare to enforce new protections,especially novel ones, regardless of the number of complaints that are actually filed. Enforcement resources spent on these newly assigned responsibilities directly aff=ct the invesvgation. conciliation, and prosecution of all cases involving claims of discrimination involving race, sex,disability,ctc. For these reasons,the HCRC urges this Committee to amend H.B. 222& RD.I to take the existing and proposed breastfeeding protections cut of H.R.S. chapter 378,part 1, and HCRC jurisdiction, and place this regulation under the jurisdiction of an agency that has appropriate expertise. Thank you for considering the HCRC's concerns. 3 January 30,2012 To: Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran,Chair Representative Karl Rhoads,Vice Chair and Members of the Committee on Judiciary From:Jeanne Ohta,Co-Chair RE: HB 2228 HD1 Relating to Breastfeeding in the Workplace Heating:Tuesday,February 21,2012, 2:00 p.m., Room 325 Position:Support Good afternoon,I am Jeanne Ohta,Co-Chair of the Hawai'i State Democratic Women's Party testifying in support of HB 2228 HDI, Relating to Breastfeeding in the Workplace.The Hawai'i State Democratic Women's Caucus is a catalyst for progressive,social,economic,and political change through action on critical issues facing Hawai'i's women and girls. It is because of this mission,the Worncn's Caucus supports this measure. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office an Women's Health, breastfeeding can help improve an infant's immune system,protecting her from germs and illness.It may also prevent illness such as ear infections,stomach viruses,asthma,obesity,types pes I and 2 diabetes,childhood leukemia,and some respiratory infections.' Mothers also benefit from breastfeeding,as it lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer,type 2 diabetes and reduces post partum depression-7 Nursing mothers returning to the workplace need adequate time and space to express breast milk while at work- In 2010, the Fair Labor Standards Act was amended to require that employers with more than 50 employees provide reasonable break time for employees to breastfeed as well as a private and clean space for expressing breast milk other than a bathroom.3 use we believe that all women deserve this same protection,we support PM 2228 HD I as it expands*that requirement to include employers of any size. Employment rights only benefit employees when they are clear and well known. We are aware that many employers and employees alike are unaware of the new breastfeeding provisions in FLSA,This measure requires employers to make postings visible t o e mployees informing them of their right to express breast milk at work. Because it prottectr,the health of women and their chAidren as well as promotes equality in the woft. lace,wesuppor'BB2228 HDL Please pass this measure. Thankyou. 'US Dept of Health and Hurnart Services,Office of Wocen's Health.Breastfieeding Fact Sheet, 1d. 3 Fair t Standards Act,29 U,S,C. §207(r)(1)(2010) 4—*w*'i State Vlftfren's C4umm 1050 Ala lWana Stvd- #OL26,Holofuhj.K-P6814, r fp:) Planned Paie..,knthood' of Hsj�aii 13550 S.King Street • Suite 309 • Honolljlt4 Hawaii 96814 E�t. Phone.-808-589-1156 • Fax.808-589-1104- February 20, 2012 Testimony in Support: HB 2228 HDI To: Chair Gilbert Keith-Agaran,Vice Chair Karl Rhoads.,and Members of the House Committee on Judiciary From: Katie Polidoro, Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs Re: Testimony in Support of HB 2228 HDI.Relating to Breastfeeding In the Workplace Thank you for hearing HB 2228 FMl. Planned Parenthood of Hawaii (PPHI)strongly supports HB 2228 HDI, which would require employers to provide a clean and private location for new mothers to express breast milk and to post signs informing employees of their right to breastfeed in the workplace. Many new mothers are faced with difficult choices when returning to the workplace, including the ability to continue breastfeeding. The health benefits of breast milk for both infants and mothers have long been established. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, breastfeeding can help improve an infant's immune system,protecting her from germs and illness. It may also prevent illness such as ear infections,stomach viruses, asthma,obesity, types I and 2 diabetes, childhood leukemia,and some respiratory infections.' Mothers also benefit from breastfeedin& as it lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and reduces post parturn depression.2 As the flow of breast milk is slowed by less frequent feeding,returning to the workplace may mean ceasing breastfeeding for some women.Employees who are offered a clean and safe space at work to express milk are able to work without compromising their ability to breastfeed. Currently, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers with more than 50 employees provide reasonable break time for employees to breastfeed as well as a private and clean space for expressing breast milk, other than a bathroom.' HB 2228 would expand this requirement to smaller employers who employ at least 20 people, therefore benefiting more of Hawaii's working mothers. The bill would also require employers to make postings visible to employees informing them of their right to express breast milk at work. PPHI believes that this posting will benefit many employees who are not currently aware that they have this right-, as well as serve as a strong reminder to employers. PPI41 believes in providing all individuals with the information and tools they need to raise healthy and strong families. Accordingly,we support HB 2228 HD1 and we ask this Committee to pass it. Thank you. US Dept,of 14calth and flumn Senmces,Office of Women's Health,Breastfeeding Fact Sheet, 1 v� trz men�health v 'li�—�u;-- , "�'i n fact- izet of ld 3 Fair Lzt Standards Act,229 U.S.0 §207(rX1)(2010) Ith -entor s4im 2z AM V1 ,A MA Vmftd;.y A;vtry• Rom Committee: Committee on Judiciary Hearing Date/Time: Tuesday, February'I. I 2_ 2012, 2:00 p.m. Place. Room 325 Re.- Lgstimoa of the A CL U ofHawah in sLroLng sy_pq 0 H rt .E. 2228.�HDI p Relatinz to the Brews eclin in tlae Workt21qce Dear Chair Keith-Agaran and Members of the Committee on Judiciary: In order to ensure-full equality for women, workplace policies and practices must appropriately reflect an on the realities of prqpancy, childbirth, and breastfeed-Ing in in y wome 's lives Numerous barriers remain to women's continued workforce participation and advancement once they have children,with both short- and long-term consequences for women's earning potential and economic security.' Insufficient support for breastfeeding for women who return to the paid workforce after the arrival of a baby is among these barriers. These were among the concerns that animated the enactment of the amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148("Affordable Care Act'' . Citing the growing percentage of women who return to work within three to six weeks of giving birth, Senator Merkley characterized the provision as"simply an act of human decency to protect their right to continue [to]breastfeed after they return to work . . [tjo help meet their basic needs with[I regard to the care and nourishment of their chit ."2 He also cited health benefits for infants and nursing mothers, and savings in health care costs that could be expected as a result of the provision.- Moreover, this provision of the Affordable Care Act reflects a strong policy on the part of the federal government, stretching back at least a quarter of a century,of promoting breastfeeding, ` See generafly Famela Stone,Opting Out?Why Women Really Quit Carcers and Head Back Home(2007) (discussing structural barriers to professional wornen*s continued advancement in the workplace after having chEdrert);Sylvia Ann Hewlett,On-Ramps and Off-Ramps:Keeping Women on the Road to Success(2007) (documenting that wornen who took a 2.2 to 3 year break from the workforce lost 47 80/a to 37*/ocf their carning power,and that only 40%w then able to retum to paid full-time work despite a desire to do so";Marianne Remand et at„Dynamics of th Gap jro r Young Professionals in the Financial and Corporate Sectors,2 Am,Econ.3.®Applied Ecom 229,252(20 10)(documenting incrcasing gap in career progress for female as cornpared to n-Ale YLBA.s following graduation,and concluding that"[tjhe presence of children is the main contributor to the lesserliob expen'encre.p-eater career discontinWty,and shorter work hours for feniale IVIBAs­j, 21 p Hearing on H,R.3590 Before the S,Comm on Heaih,Education,Labor.&Pensions, 1i I I th Cong., ,v4arkL Sew.(assn.23,2009)(cornmerits of Senator Markley,Senate Sponsor). AmeHcao Civil Lbeities Unton of Hawal'i P.C.Box 3410 Ronoltdu,Rawai'l 96801 SO&S22-5900 F: We 522-5909 S. www.acluhawail org A Son Hon. Rep, Kcith-Agaran,Chair,JUD Committee and Mcmbers Thereof February 21, 2012 Page 2 of 2 -am including women's ability to continue breastfeeding upon ret to the paid workforce." From the first federal summit on breastfeeding in '1 984 to the signing of the World Health Organization Innocenti Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breast feeding in 1990,5 to as recently as this year, when the Surgeon General issued a"Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding"outlining steps that vanous sectors might take to improve breastfeeding rates, promotion of breastfeeding has been a"key public health issue in the United States.'16 In light of the legislative concerns motivating this provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLS-A),and the strong federal public policy in favor of breastfeeding promotion,we strongly urge this Committee to expand the requirements of H.R.S. §378-10 to ensure that employers provide breastfeeding women with an appropriate space in their place of employment to express their breast milk. The mission of the ACLU of Hawaii is to protect the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the U.S. and State Constitutions. The ACLU of Hawaii fulfills this through legislative, litigation, and public education programs statewide. The ACLU of Hawaii is a non-partisan,and private non- profit organization that provides its services at no cost to the public and does not accept government funds. The ACLU of Hawaii has been serving Hawaii for over 40 years. Sincerely, Laurie A. Temple Staff Attorney 4 See United States Department of Health and Human Services,Office of the Surgeon General,nee Surgeon General's call to Action to Support Breastleeding at 5(2010 ;hereineer"Surgeon General's Call to Aclnon"j (discussing Federal Policy on Breast tfeeding'I 5 Sw Depar=ent of Health and Humari Services,Office of Women*s Health,HHS Blueprintfear Action on Hrras ,oeding(2000). United Nations Children's Fund,World Health Organization,Innocenti Declaration on the Protection,Promo ion and Supportof Breesty'ec&ng(1990)(Adopted by U.S. at WH Of U-N IC EF pot icyrnake rs'meeting Breasrfeedi7g in the 1,990s,�A C-lobal initiative,w-Wrisored by the United States Agency for ir�tcrrwtional and t�c Swedish laternationai Development Authority(SIMA),in Flor-ence,Raly), Surgeon Gen�l's Call to Actfon,TvFM at V, Amoritan CMI Liberbes Union of RawaV P.O.Box 3410 Honolulu,Hawaili 96801 T. 809-522-5M 1,f T E,L F IVNTOME.N WYI-E.R.-` League of Women Voters of Hawail 49 Sourth Hotel Steet, Room 314 1 Honolulu-, HI 96813 www.lwv-hawaii.com 1808.531.7488 1 votersCh)1wvhaWa1l.cOm Judiciary committee Hearing: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 Time: 2:00 am Place; 325 SUBJECT: HB2228 HDIL Relating to breast-feeding in the workplace POSITION:SUPPORT T i estimony: Chair Keith-Agaran, Vice-Chair Rhoads,iN(embers of the Committee: I am testifying for the League of Women Voters of Hawaii. Thank you for hearing HB 2228- The League of Women Voters of Hawaii supports HB 2228,which would require employers to provide a clean and private location for new mothers to express breast milk and to post signs informing employees Of their right to breastfeed in the workplace. New mothers are faced with difficult choices when returning to the workplace, including the ability to continue breastfeeding.This is a very important issue for young women and we want to support them as they build new families. The health benefits of breast milk for both infants and mothers have long been established- According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health,breastfeeding can help improve an infant's immune system,protecting her from germs and illness. It may also prevent illnesses such as ear infections,stomach viruses, asthma, obesity, types 1 and 2 diabetes.childhood leukemia, and some respiratory infections. Mothers also benefit from breastfeeding, as it lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type z) diabetes, and reduces post partum depression. The Health benefits cannot be overlooked Federal law requires that employers with more than 50 employees provide reasonable break'time for employe es to breastfeed as well as a private and clean space for expressing breast milk,other than a bathroom. HB 2228 would expand this requirement to an employer of smaller size, therefore benefiting more of Hawaii's working mothers. We hope that eventually all employers provide private,clean and safe places to do tjs. The bill would also require-employers to post information visible to employees about Llheir right to express breast milk at work. Thank you for the 0PpOrtt1nitY to testify Joy MarshaI4 Lzague of Women Voters of Hawaii