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HI SB3107

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the ukulele as the official musical string instrument of the State of Hawaii by adding a new section to Chapter 5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Recognizes the ukulele's historical significance in Hawaii, tracing its popularization from 1886 when it was first documented in a Honolulu newspaper article about Hawaiian music.

  • Acknowledges the ukulele's role in Hawaiian culture and its continued popularity throughout Hawaii, the mainland, and internationally as a source of musical inspiration and community connection.

  • Takes effect upon the governor's approval of the bill.

Legislative Description

Official State Musical String Instrument; Ukulele

Last Action

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-14 1:00PM in conference room 423.

4/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts3/7/2014
Technology and the Arts1/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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