Bill > HB671

This bill requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), a state agency dedicated to Native Hawaiian rights and welfare, to identify and designate legislative districts where at least 25% of the population is Native Hawaiian as "Native Hawaiian notable districts". These districts would receive special recognition and representation, though the specific implications of this designation are not detailed in the bill text. The purpose appears to be to highlight and potentially provide additional support or attention to areas with significant Native Hawaiian populations. The bill would amend Chapter 10 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section that mandates this identification and designation process. The effective date is set for July 1, 3000, which is likely a typographical error and probably meant to be a future date closer to the present time. By creating these "notable districts", the bill seeks to acknowledge and potentially enhance the political representation of Native Hawaiians in areas where they constitute a substantial portion of the local population.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2026