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SB 2314: HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE; STATE LAW; PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-13

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-06: One Day Notice 03-10-26.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary46SEC
Feb 27, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment3MIN
Feb 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Education3MIN
Feb 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Education

Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs3MIN
Feb 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs

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