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HI SR21

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brenton Awa

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Senate Rule 27.5 to allow members to wear aloha attire or court attire during floor sessions in the Senate Chamber.

  • Defines "court attire" as coat and tie for men and jackets for women.

  • Removes the previous requirement that members wear formal court attire on most days, with aloha attire only permitted on Fridays.

  • Aligns Senate dress code with local community norms where aloha attire is predominant and demonstrates support for Hawaii's garment industry.

  • Amendments take effect immediately upon adoption of the resolution.

Legislative Description

Amending The Rules Of The Senate Of The Thirty-second Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii, Regular Session Of 2023, By Adopting A New Rule 27.5, Floor Session Attire.

Senate Rules

Last Action

Failed to be adopted.

3/3/2023

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