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HI HCR148

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Holt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Hawaii State Legislature declare 'awa as the official beverage of Hawaii
  • Notes that Hawaii has designated numerous state symbols (song, flower, gem, tree, mammals, fish, dance, insect, sport, and instrument) but lacks an official state beverage, despite more than half of U.S. states having one
  • Identifies 'awa as a beverage made from Piper methysticum plant roots used in Hawaii prior to European contact and recognized as important to Hawaiian indigenous culture and residents
  • Cites Hawaii's ideal climate conditions for cultivating Piper methysticum and 'awa's cultural significance in promoting aloha, relaxation, and conflict resolution
  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Hawaii State Legislature Declare awa As The Official Beverage Of The Aloha State.

Designates ‘awa as the official beverage of the Aloha State.

Last Action

Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 33

3/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Tourism & International Affairs3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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