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HI HCR85

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Hawaiian Nationals as an authentic population lawfully residing in the Hawaiian Islands and as the heirs and body politic of the Hawaiian Kingdom, described as a nation in continuity.

  • Affirms that Hawaiian Nationals are citizens of the Hawaiian Kingdom under Hawaiian Kingdom laws and international standards, distinct from Native Hawaiians, which is a U.S. Congressional term based on blood quantum.

  • Directs the State to uphold laws against nationality-based discrimination and instructs courts and law enforcement to cease nationality-based harassment and prosecution of Hawaiian Nationals.

  • Recognizes the right of Hawaiian Nationals, as an authentic body politic, to reorganize and restore their national government of, by, and for the people of the Hawaiian Islands.

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Attorney General, Chief Justice, and county officials including Mayors, Police Chiefs, and Prosecuting Attorneys statewide.

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Nationals; Hawaiian Kingdom; Recognition

Last Action

Referred to OMH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 33

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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