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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to identify all legislative districts in the State in which at least twenty-five per cent of the population consists of Native Hawaiians. Designates these districts as Native Hawaiian notable districts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to identify and designate legislative districts within Hawaii where at least 25% of the population is Native Hawaiian as "Native Hawaiian notable districts". This designation is intended to provide a form of representation and recognition for areas with significant Native Hawaiian populations. The bill adds a new section to Chapter 10 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which governs the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. By creating this designation, the bill aims to highlight districts with substantial Native Hawaiian communities and potentially draw attention to areas where Native Hawaiian population and cultural representation are particularly strong. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date typically used when the exact implementation date is yet to be determined. The purpose seems to be to provide a formal mechanism for acknowledging and potentially supporting legislative districts with high concentrations of Native Hawaiians.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). (on 02/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB671_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB671_HD1_HSCR168_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HB671_HD1_HSCR168_.pdf |
| HB671_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-31-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HB671_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-31-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HB671_.HTM |
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