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HI SB55

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates kalo (taro plant) as the official state food dish of Hawaii, recognizing its historical significance as the primary food source for Native Hawaiians and its nutritional value.

  • Establishes June as "Lū'au Month" in Hawaii to celebrate the cultural connection of Native Hawaiians to the kalo plant and its role in community health, sustainability, and economic development.

  • Clarifies that Lū'au Month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

  • Adds new sections to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 5 and Chapter 8 to codify these designations.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.

Kalo

Last Action

The committee on HWN deferred the measure.

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

International Affairs and the Arts2/10/2017
Hawaiian Affairs1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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