Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR152

Introduced

3/11/22

Refer

3/14/22

Report Pass

3/29/22

Refer

3/29/22

Caption

Recognizing The Period Between 2022 And 2032 As The United Nations International Decade Of Indigenous Languages.

Impact

The adoption of HCR152 aligns Hawaii with international efforts to preserve and promote indigenous languages, specifically acknowledging 'Ōlelo Hawaii' as an official language of the state. This recognition could potentially influence state policies geared towards the support and revitalization of Hawaiian culture and language resources. By affirming the importance of indigenous languages, the resolution encourages educational initiatives and community programs focused on language restoration and cultural education.

Summary

HCR152 is a House Concurrent Resolution recognizing the period between 2022 and 2032 as the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. This resolution is part of a broader initiative by the United Nations aimed at addressing the alarming decline of indigenous languages worldwide, with estimates suggesting that 40% of the world's 6,700 languages are at risk of extinction. The resolution highlights the significance of indigenous languages as vital tools for maintaining cultural heritage and ecological knowledge, affirming their role in local and global contexts.

Contention

While the resolution itself seeks to encourage language preservation and appreciation, it might evoke discussions about resource allocation for language education and support programs within the state. Some stakeholders may express concerns about how effectively Hawaii can implement international standards and uphold its commitments, particularly in terms of funding and educational initiatives aimed at language revitalization. Additionally, there might be varying opinions regarding the emphasis on indigenous languages in a predominantly English-speaking society.

Companion Bills

HI SCR126

Same As Recognizing The Period Between 2022 And 2032 As The United Nations International Decade Of Indigenous Languages.

HI HR152

Same As Recognizing The Period Between 2022 And 2032 As The United Nations International Decade Of Indigenous Languages.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR96

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI SCR2

Endorsing The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization.

HI HR80

HI HCR36

Urging The President Of The United States To Increase Ongoing Humanitarian Aid To Palestine Through The United Nations Children's Fund And World Food Programme.

HI HCR198

Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.

HI HCR226

Recognizing And Commending The National Conference Of State Legislatures On The Upcoming Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary In 2025.

HI HB962

Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.

HI HCR83

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration And Other Experts To Conduct A Study On The Population Status Of Coral Reef Herbivores Around The Island Of Oahu And Develop Effective Policies For Substantially Increasing Those Populations Within A Decade.

HI SB827

Relating To Hawaiian Language Programs.

HI HCR63

Urging The Governor To Send Five Hundred Hawaii National Guard Members To Assist The Texas National Guard In Policing The United States-mexico Border.

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