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HI HCR159
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the historic, cultural, and strategic connections among Oceania peoples, including Hawaii, sharing Austronesian linguistic backgrounds, trade histories, and cultural practices such as mana and taro preparation.
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Condemns racial and cultural discrimination, violence, and defamation against individuals from Pacific Island nations and territories in Hawaii.
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Urges the Governor and executive departments to collaborate with Pacific Island governments on shared policy issues including sea level rise, ecological protection, natural disaster mitigation, healthcare access, tourism management, and indigenous rights.
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Directs the Governor to implement programs and training to combat discrimination against Pacific Island communities.
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Transmits certified copies to Hawaii's congressional delegation, governors and leaders of Pacific Island nations and territories, U.S. government agencies, and regional organizations including the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and University of Hawaii's Center for Pacific Islands Studies.
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Historic, Cultural, And Strategic Connections Among The Peoples Of Oceania, Of Which Hawaii Is A Part, And Urging Greater Collaboration With Governments Of These Nations And Implementation Of Programs And Training To Combat Discrimination Against Pacific Island Communities.
Hawaii
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Holt, Ohno, Todd excused (4).
3/30/2022