HI HB1303

Appropriates $25,000 for fiscal year 2017-2018 and $25,000 for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the University of Hawaiʻi to translate the Hawaiʻi state constitution into the Hawaiian language.

Cites Article X, Section 4 of the Hawaiʻi state constitution, which requires the State to promote the study of Hawaiian culture, history, and language.

Notes that Article XV, Section 4 of the Hawaiʻi state constitution establishes Hawaiian as one of two official languages of the State of Hawaiʻi.

Directs the University of Hawaiʻi to expend the appropriated funds for the translation project.

Takes effect on July 1, 2017.