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SB 2314STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires that whenever there is a difference between the English and Hawaii version of law that is material to its interpretation, priority shall be given to the language that aligns with the intent of the legislature as evidenced by legislative history, context, and purpose. Clarifies that Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions, but is welcomed. (SD1)

Voted 3/12/2026

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How representatives voted

10 yea·0 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/12/2026Referred to JHA, referral sheet 17
  2. 3/12/2026Pass First Reading
  3. 3/10/2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 208) in amended form (SD 1).
  4. 3/10/2026Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. 3/6/2026One Day Notice 03-10-26.
  6. 3/6/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3084) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
  7. 2/27/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  8. 2/23/2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  9. 2/17/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  10. 2/17/2026Reported from HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.