STAND. CON. REP. NO.
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR 03 , 2025
RE: H.R. No. 120
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was
referred H.R. No. 120, H.D. 1, entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR
HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO
FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT
PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is that the Kawaihuelani Center
for Hawaiian Language of the University of Hawaii at Manoa,
through its I Hoa na Moolelo Project, is encouraged to provide
Kaiapuni students and families with Hawaiian language and
literacy resources and to create opportunities for ‘Olelo Hawaii
to flourish in homes and communities.
Your Committee received no testimony for this measure.
Your Committee finds that promoting the Hawaiian language and
culture is essential for preserving Hawaii’s heritage and
identity. Encouraging the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian
Language to expand learning resources and opportunities
strengthens cultural understanding and ensures the revitalization
of the Hawaiian language.
HR12O HD1 HSCR JHA
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As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this
report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R.
No. 120, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Judiciary &
Hawaiian Affairs,
DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair
HR12O HD1 HSCR JHA
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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0 The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
JHA Members Ayes / Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. TARNAS, David A. (C)
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2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC)
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3. BELATTI, Della Au
4. COCHRAN, Elle
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5. HASHEM, Mark J. V
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6. KAHALOA, Kirstin V
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7. PERRUSO, Amy A. V
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8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg
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9. TODD, Chris V
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10. GARCIA, Diamond
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11. SHIMIZU, Garner M. V
TOTAL(11) (0 j
The recommendation is: Adopted J Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
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Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Duplicate (Yellow) — Chief Clerk’s Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO