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Hawaii Senate Bill SR38

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR38

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Supporting The Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's Request For Resources And Timeline Extension For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Impact

The SR38 resolution reflects a commitment to enhance the Working Group's efforts in addressing the complexities surrounding Native Hawaiian intellectual property. By providing more resources and extended timelines, the State acknowledges the necessity of culturally appropriate community consultations, which are vital for ensuring that the solutions proposed truly reflect the desires and insights of the Native Hawaiian community. This move is intended to bolster self-determination and control over cultural assets, thereby supporting not only cultural preservation but also economic stability within Native Hawaiian communities.

Summary

Senate Resolution 38 (SR38) is aimed at supporting the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's request for additional resources and an extension of its timeline for fiscal year 2025-2026. The resolution underscores the State of Hawaii's unique constitutional mandate to protect and preserve the rights of Native Hawaiians, including cultural and traditional rights, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of Native Hawaiian intellectual property as a state responsibility.

Contention

While SR38 is aimed at supporting the preservation of Native Hawaiian intellectual property, it may also raise discussions about the balance between state oversight and local autonomy. There might be debates surrounding the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the Working Group's efforts. Stakeholders could express varying opinions on how best to protect cultural resources, and whether additional state support might lead to overshadowing the grassroots efforts that are crucial for effective community engagement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI SR196

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI SCR191

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HCR108

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HR114

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HCR66

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.

HI HR49

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.

HI SR140

Reaffirming The State's Commitment To Providing Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

HI HCR32

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.

HI HR21

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Identify The Scope Of Native Hawaiian Cultural Appropriateness For The Purpose Of Addressing Native Hawaiian Disparities.

HI HCR33

Urging The Governor And Pertinent State Agencies To Commit To Provide Culturally Appropriate Resources, Services, And Programs For Native Hawaiian Individuals And Families Experiencing Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.

Similar Bills

HI SCR191

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI SR196

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HCR108

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HR114

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

HI HR119

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Report Information Relating To Expenditures From The Works Of Art Special Fund For The Curation And Preservation Of Native Hawaiian Art.

HI SR87

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Report Information Relating To Expenditures From The Works Of Art Special Fund For The Curation And Preservation Of Native Hawaiian Art.

HI HCR119

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Report Information Relating To Expenditures From The Works Of Art Special Fund For The Curation And Preservation Of Native Hawaiian Art.

HI SCR97

Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Report Information Relating To Expenditures From The Works Of Art Special Fund For The Curation And Preservation Of Native Hawaiian Art.