Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB2734 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2734 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY's ŌLELO HAWAII INITIATIVES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY's ŌLELO HAWAII INITIATIVES.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that article XV, section 4, of the Hawaii State Constitution affirms that English and Ōlelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) shall be the official languages of the State. The legislature also finds that the Constitution provides for the preservation and promotion of native Hawaiian culture, history, and language in various provisions including article X, section 4, which states, "The State shall promote the study of Hawaiian culture, history and language." The legislature further finds that the judiciary has already taken initial steps to explore ways of providing Ōlelo Hawaii resources, interpreter, and translation services to the public. To advance this work, in 2015, the legislature adopted a concurrent resolution, H.C.R. No. 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, that requested the judiciary to convene a task force to examine and report on establishing Ōlelo Hawaii resources for the judiciary. The task force report made several findings including that Ōlelo Hawaii "possesses appropriate specificity, sophistication, and technical breadth of terminology to accurately translate legal terminology from English into Ōlelo Hawaii." Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2009-2013 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates, Ōlelo Hawaii ranks number five in languages other than English spoken at home in the State. Further, the task force found that as an independent branch of government, the judiciary could effectively serve as a focused model to demonstrate the use of Ōlelo Hawaii. While the judiciary has continued its efforts to make resources and services available in Ōlelo Hawaii, it is time for more attention and funding to move these efforts forward. The task force report made several recommendations and identified projects that can serve as a guide to the judiciary. The legislature notes that this Act should not be viewed as groundbreaking. Other countries that recognize more than one official language provide access to government services and documents in all official languages, and the United Nations operates in six official languages. The purpose of this Act is to support the judiciary's Ōlelo Hawaii initiatives. It is not the legislature's intent that the requested funds supplant the judiciary's existing funding or budget requests. SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 to support the judiciary's Ōlelo Hawaii projects as follows: (1) $100,000 for a program coordinator; and (2) $200,000 for implementation, including translation services, website upgrades, preparation of materials, and educational efforts. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2022. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that article XV, section 4, of the Hawaii State Constitution affirms that English and Ōlelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) shall be the official languages of the State. The legislature also finds that the Constitution provides for the preservation and promotion of native Hawaiian culture, history, and language in various provisions including article X, section 4, which states, "The State shall promote the study of Hawaiian culture, history and language."
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51	51	The legislature further finds that the judiciary has already taken initial steps to explore ways of providing Ōlelo Hawaii resources, interpreter, and translation services to the public. To advance this work, in 2015, the legislature adopted a concurrent resolution, H.C.R. No. 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, that requested the judiciary to convene a task force to examine and report on establishing Ōlelo Hawaii resources for the judiciary. The task force report made several findings including that Ōlelo Hawaii "possesses appropriate specificity, sophistication, and technical breadth of terminology to accurately translate legal terminology from English into Ōlelo Hawaii." Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2009-2013 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates, Ōlelo Hawaii ranks number five in languages other than English spoken at home in the State. Further, the task force found that as an independent branch of government, the judiciary could effectively serve as a focused model to demonstrate the use of Ōlelo Hawaii.
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53	53	While the judiciary has continued its efforts to make resources and services available in Ōlelo Hawaii, it is time for more attention and funding to move these efforts forward. The task force report made several recommendations and identified projects that can serve as a guide to the judiciary.
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55	55	The legislature notes that this Act should not be viewed as groundbreaking. Other countries that recognize more than one official language provide access to government services and documents in all official languages, and the United Nations operates in six official languages.
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57	57	The purpose of this Act is to support the judiciary's Ōlelo Hawaii initiatives. It is not the legislature's intent that the requested funds supplant the judiciary's existing funding or budget requests.
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59	59	SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $300,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 to support the judiciary's Ōlelo Hawaii projects as follows:
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63	63	(2) $200,000 for implementation, including translation services, website upgrades, preparation of materials, and educational efforts.
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67	67	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.
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71	71	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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81	81	Report Title: Ōlelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriation Description: Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Ōlelo Hawaii Initiatives. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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95	95	Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Ōlelo Hawaii Initiatives.
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103	103	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.