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HI SB2175
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates February as Olelo Hawaii Month to encourage widespread use and preservation of the Hawaiian language
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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
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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
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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