HI HB109

Requires all state and county letterheads, symbols, and emblems containing Hawaiian names or words to use accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian spelling with proper macrons and glottal stops, effective January 1, 2015.

Existing letterheads created before January 1, 2015 may delay compliance until they require replacement, reprinting, or revision.

Establishes that accurate Hawaiian names and words must conform to specified references: the Hawaiian Dictionary (Pukui and Elbert, 1986), Māmaka Kaiao (Hawaiian Lexicon Committee), Place Names of Hawaii (1974), other Hawaiian-language dictionaries including Ni'ihau and other dialects, or consultation with fluent Hawaiian speakers.

Voids any rule, order, policy, or act that prohibits or discourages use of accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words.

Directs the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop procedures by rule to verify compliance with Hawaiian language requirements on all state and county letterheads, symbols, and emblems.