2017-02-22 Mayor Harry Kim's Testimony re SB 897, SD1

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Jill Tokuda Ways and Means Committee February 22, 2017 are expressly permitted to inquire into an individual's criminal history for employment purposes pursuant to any federal or state law other than subsection (a), including: (1) The State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies pursuant to sections 78-2.7 and 831-3.1; (2) The department of education pursuant to section 302A-601.5; (3) The department of health with respect to employees, providers, or subcontractors in positions that place them in direct contact with clients when providing non-witnessed direct mental health services pursuant to section 321-171.5; (4) The judiciary pursuant to section 571-34; (5) The counties pursuant to section 846-2.7(b)(5), (33), (34), (35), (36), jan€1l(38),and (49); SECTION [6](7). Section 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Criminal history record checks may be conducted by: (48) The child support enforcement agency on current and prospective employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information in order to comply with federal law, regulation, or procedure;[andl [(45-)] (49) The various County agencies on current and prospective employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information in order to comply with federal law, regulation, or procedure; and (50) Any other organization, entity, or the State, its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies as may be authorized by state law." County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.