Relating to the Hawaiian Language.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Feb 9, 2018
What it does
Makes knowledge of the Hawaiian language a desirable qualification for all state positions. Requires public information officers to have basic skills in the Hawaiian language. Requires the University of Hawaii to translate public documents. Requires courts to provide interpreters, including in the Hawaiian language upon request. Makes an appropriation. (HB2438 HD1)
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Law (Needs attention)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Hawaii.