SB 711

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 22, 2021
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Hawaiian Language.

Abstract

Requires all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions that include Hawaiian words or names to include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names, spelling, and punctuation. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. Clarifies that the full text of bills and other official documents are not required to be written in Hawaiian and that misspelled or incorrectly punctuated Hawaiian words and names shall not invalidate the documents or render them unenforceable and no cause of action shall arise accordingly.

Bill Sponsors (11)

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Feb 24, 2021

Senate

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

Feb 19, 2021

Senate

The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-24-21 9:31AM; Via Videoconference.

Feb 11, 2021

Senate

Re-Referred to JDC.

Jan 27, 2021

Senate

Referred to GVO, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Government Operations Judiciary

Jan 25, 2021

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 22, 2021

Senate

Introduced.

Bill Text

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Related Documents

Document Format
Testimony SB711_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-21_ PDF

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