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HI HCR192

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor requested to issue proclamation designating January 2018 to January 2019 as the Year of the Hawaiian

  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs directed to study and recommend a plan to celebrate the Year of the Hawaiian, including celebratory events and fundraising strategies

  • OHA required to submit the celebration plan and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes

  • OHA requested to coordinate with the Native Hawaiian community to organize, plan, and raise funds for commemorative events throughout the designated year

  • Resolution emphasizes Native Hawaiian accomplishments over the past 30 years in culture, language, health, education, voyaging, and environmental stewardship

Legislative Description

Requesting The Governor To Issue A Proclamation To Designate January 2018 To January 2019 As The Year Of The Hawaiian And Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Study And Recommend To The Legislature A Plan To Celebrate The Year Of The Hawaiian.

Year of the Hawaiian

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aquino, Oshiro, Say, Thielen excused (4).

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance3/29/2017
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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