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HI SB2175

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February as Olelo Hawaii Month to encourage widespread use and preservation of the Hawaiian language

  • Requires all documents and letterheads prepared by or for state or county agencies or officials to include accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words beginning January 1, 2013

  • Requires the Hawaiian language to be used on all emblems and symbols representative of the State, its departments, agencies, and political subdivisions beginning January 1, 2013, with specified exceptions

  • Received support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kuakini Hawaiian Civic Club of Kona, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and concerned individuals; received one opposing statement and comments from the Mayor of Honolulu

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Language; Month; February; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).

3/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Hawaiian Affairs1/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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