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HI HB1089

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Faye Hanohano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October as Kalo Appreciation Month in Hawaii
  • Recognizes kalo (taro) as a culturally significant plant to kanaka maoli, Hawaii's indigenous people, and the State
  • References 2007 Legislature action naming kalo as the official plant of Hawaii
  • Encourages all Hawaii residents to honor the rich culture and history of the kalo plant during October
  • Received support from Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and Taro Security and Purity Task Force

Legislative Description

Kalo Appreciation Month

Last Action

Act 007, 4/9/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs3/5/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2013
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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