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HI HB1275

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Tokioka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the ukulele as the official auana (modern) musical instrument of the State of Hawaii
  • Designates the pahu as the official kahiko (traditional) musical instrument of the State of Hawaii
  • Adds new section to Chapter 5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish these official state musical instruments
  • Results from November 2014 WeVoteHawaii election in which approximately 130,000 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade voted on state instruments
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Official Auana State Musical Instrument; Official Kahiko State Musical Instrument; Designation

Last Action

Act 006, on 4/9/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/10/2015
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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