HI SB711

Requires all newly created, replaced, or reprinted state and county documents, letterheads, symbols, and emblems that include Hawaiian words or names to use accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian spelling and punctuation, including macrons and glottal stops, effective January 1, 2022.

Establishes three reference sources for determining accurate Hawaiian names and words: the Hawaiian Dictionary by Pukui and Elbert (1986), Mämaka Kaiao: A Modern Hawaiian Vocabulary by the Hawaiian Lexicon Committee, and Place Names of Hawaii by Pukui, Elbert, and Mookini (1974).

Clarifies that full legislative bills and official documents are not required to be written entirely in Hawaiian; the requirement applies only when Hawaiian words or names are included in documents.

Provides that misspelled or incorrectly punctuated Hawaiian words or names shall not invalidate documents, render them unenforceable, or create any cause of action against the State, counties, or their officials.

Allows existing emblems and symbols created before January 1, 2022, to delay compliance until replacement or other revision is otherwise required.