HI HR152

Requests the Hawaii Judiciary to convene a task force to examine establishing Hawaiian language resources on the Judiciary's public website and legal documents.

Task force must conduct a feasibility study on the scope and cost of implementing Hawaiian language resources and develop a plan ensuring accurate, authentic Hawaiian translations of all website documents.

Task force must identify necessary resources including native Hawaiian speakers (manaleo), information technology software, and associated costs.

Task force composition includes representatives from the Access to Justice Commission, Judiciary, Hawaii State Bar Association, Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Budget and Finance, University of Hawaii Hawaiian Language programs, Hale Kuamo'o, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and relevant legislative committees.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes.