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HI HB2010

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Holt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenues to provide scholarships for students pursuing Hawaiian language certifications or degrees within the University of Hawaii system for fiscal year 2020-2021
  • Cites Hawaii State Constitution Article X, Section 4, requiring the state to provide a Hawaiian education program and the Hawaii Supreme Court's 2019 ruling in Clarabal v. Department of Education affirming the state's obligation to revive the Hawaiian language
  • Establishes that preserving and cultivating the Hawaiian language is a matter of statewide concern
  • Directs the University of Hawaii to expend appropriated funds for scholarship purposes
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HRE/HWN, WAM.

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/3/2020
Finance2/14/2020
Lower and Higher Education1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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