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HI HB1666

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Luke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Require all State and County agency letterheads to include accurate Hawaiian names and language with proper spelling, macrons, and glottal stops, effective January 1, 2011
  • Allow existing letterheads created before January 1, 2011, to comply when they require replacement or reprinting rather than immediately
  • Require all State emblems and symbols representative of the State and its agencies to include proper Hawaiian language and names, effective January 1, 2011
  • Permit delayed compliance for existing emblems and symbols until replacement is required
  • Supported by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and concerned individuals; intended to preserve and promote native Hawaiian culture, history, and language

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Language; Letterheads; Emblems; Symbols

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/12/2009
Finance2/19/2009
Hawaiian Affairs1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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