Report Title:

Aloha Spirit

Description:

Clarifying that the Aloha Spirit entails contemplation of the following in all actions by government officials: whether the action is the truth, is fair to all concerned, will build good will and better relationships, and will be beneficial to all concerned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2168

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to aloha spirit.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 5-7.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) In exercising their power on behalf of the people and in fulfillment of their responsibilities, obligations, and service to the people, the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, executive officers of each department, the chief justice, associate justices, and judges of the appellate, circuit, and district courts may contemplate and reside with the life force and give consideration to the "Aloha Spirit"[.], steadfastly asking and contemplating with each of their actions, including what they think, do, say, or decide, whether that action:

(1) Is the truth;

(2) Is fair to all concerned;

(3) Will build good will and better relationships; and

(4) Will be beneficial to all concerned."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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