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HI HCR52

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Asserts Hawaii's commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, equality, compassion, and democratic values by denouncing hate crimes and hate speech against any person or group resulting from the 2016 presidential election

  • Declares Hawaii a sanctuary state that accepts, welcomes, and protects immigrants regardless of citizenship or immigration status, and rejects threats against immigrants

  • Commits to respecting and protecting the rights of women, LGBTQ individuals, people of all faiths, and civil liberties, while rejecting discrimination, harassment, and harassment based on identity

  • Affirms commitment to environmental protection and climate science, rejecting denial of climate change, and pledges to maintain Hawaii's health care protections established by the 1974 Prepaid Health Care Act

  • Invokes the "Spirit of Aloha" principles from Hawaii Revised Statutes section 5-7.5 (kindness, unity, pleasantness, humility, and patience) as a guide for state governance and service to residents

Legislative Description

Asserting The State Of Hawaii's Commitment To Diversity, Inclusiveness, Justice, Equality, Compassion, And Democratic Values In Response To The 2016 Presidential Election Through The Spirit Of Aloha.

2016 Presidential Election

Last Action

Referred to VMI, JUD, referral sheet 23

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts2/22/2017

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