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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-2 (2026)

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     [§10H-2]  Purpose.  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and to implement the recognition of the Native Hawaiian people by means and methods that will facilitate their self‑governance, including the establishment of, or the amendment to, programs, entities, and other matters pursuant to law that relate, or affect ownership, possession, or use of lands by the Native Hawaiian people, and by further promoting their culture, heritage, entitlements, health, education, and welfare. [L 2011, c 195, pt of §2]

 

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2015–2019 · leading case: Akina v. Hawaii, 835 F.3d 1003 (9th Cir. 2016).
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Akina v. Hawaii, 835 F.3d 1003 (9th Cir. 2016). “” Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-2. The legislation contemplated that Native Hawaiians may “independently” host a convention “for the purpose of organizing themselves.”
Akina v. Hawaii, 141 F. Supp. 3d 1106 (D. Haw. 2015). · cites it 2× “¡ HRS § 10H-2. Act 195 establishes a five-member commission, which is responsible for preparing and maintaining a roll of “qualified Native Hawaiians.”
Kealii Makekau v. State of Hawaii, 943 F.3d 1200 (9th Cir. 2019). “” Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-2. Those measures included establishing a commission to maintain and publish “a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians,” thereby “facilitat[ing] the process under which qualified Native Hawaiians may independently commence the organization of a convention of…”
Keli'i Akina v. State of Hawaii (9th Cir. 2016). “” Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-2. The legislation contemplated that Native Hawaiians may “independently” host a convention “for the purpose of organizing themselves.”
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