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HI HCR233
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Faye Hanohano
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to develop and provide in-house training on Hawaiian history, culture, and language to all employees.
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Directs DLNR to emphasize Hawaiian history, culture, and language during orientation for all new employees and training for new and existing administrators.
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Cites that Hawaiian is an official language of Hawaii under section 1-13 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes but is not spoken or understood by many state officials.
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Notes that DLNR has responsibilities related to Hawaiian burials, historic preservation, and management of Hawaii's land and natural resources, making cultural competency important.
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Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson and members of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Legislative Description
Requesting DLNR to provide Hawaiian history, cultural, and language training to all employees.
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Yamane excused (2).
3/25/2014