Bill > SB372

This bill establishes an Advisory Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to propose names or name changes for state buildings, parks, facilities, and events. The commission will consist of nine members appointed by the governor, including three members nominated by the Speaker of the House, three members nominated by the Senate President, one ex officio member from the state historic preservation division, one ex officio member from Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, and one public representative. Commission members will serve four-year terms without compensation but will receive reimbursement for travel and expenses. The governor will appoint the commission's chairperson, and DAGS will provide necessary staff support, potentially including a cultural advisor. The commission's primary responsibility will be to develop and submit name proposals to the governor for consideration, and they will be required to adopt rules to guide their process. This new advisory commission aims to provide a structured and culturally informed approach to naming state properties and events, ensuring representation from diverse perspectives and backgrounds in the naming process.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=372&year=2026