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HI SR76

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Richards

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor, county Mayors, and the State to integrate indigenous knowledge into policy and decision-making processes for climate adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency.

  • Calls for formulation of goals that purposefully and meaningfully include indigenous knowledge as an integral component of achieving a just climate future.

  • Urges investment in, integration, and practice of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) as a key mechanism for achieving climate justice.

  • Recognizes Native Hawaiian refined survival methods based on science and observation, including ike kupuna, traditional ecological knowledge, and cultural practices.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and all county Mayors.

Legislative Description

Urging The Governor, Mayors Of Each County, And The State To Work Towards A Just Climate Future By Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Policy And Decision-making Processes Related To Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, And Climate Resiliency.

Olelo Hawaii

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte).

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/11/2025

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