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HI HB1303

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Cites article X, section 4 of the Hawai'i state constitution requiring the state to promote Hawaiian culture, history, and language.

  • References article XV, section 4 of the Hawai'i state constitution establishing Hawaiian as one of two official languages of the state.

  • Directs the University of Hawai'i to expend the appropriated funds for the translation project.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hawaiian Language.

Appropriation

Last Action

Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.

11/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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