Make Shaka the state gesture https://projectshaka.com/

About HB2736
Hawai’i Bill HB2736 seeks to make the “Shaka” Hawai’iʻs Official State Gesture. This Bill goes to hearing this Wednesday, 2/7/24, 10am. Some reasons for the Bill:

It memorializes Hawai’i as the place of origin.
It protects the Shaka as a part of Hawai’iʻs cultural heritage.
It protects the Shaka as an asset to build the Stateʻs economy.
It protects the Shaka as a tool of Aloha.

Shaka Gesture Bill
Why This Bill?
Companion bills SB3312 & HB2736 seek to make the “Shaka” Hawai’iʻs Official State Gesture. Reasons why:

Memorializes Hawai’i as the place of origin.
While multiple theories on the origin of the shaka exist, from Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai and Oahu, all theories have the shaka developing within the State of Hawai’i. The shaka however, is now used around the world, with epicenters of significance outside of Hawai’i which causes confusion as to the place of its origin. For example, California might think it eminates from their surf and sun culture, Texas might see coming from longhorn bulls or the country of Brazil may see it as part of their surfing industry and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In the cases of California and Brazil, their use of the shaka clearly derives from Hawai’i as the place of origin. Thus Hawai’iʻs adoption of the shaka would ensure Hawai’iʻs place on the global map as the birthplace of the shaka.

Protects the Shaka as part of Hawai’iʻs cultural heritage.
Protects the Shaka as an asset to build the Stateʻs economy.
Protects the Shaka as a tool of Aloha.
Supports the Aloha Spirit Law (HRS § 5-7.5).
Fosters the Shaka as a key to peace and paradise.
It costs $0 to claim the Shaka for Hawai’i.
READ THE BILL

Please take a minute to make the Shaka Hawaii’s forever. Ways to support:

Visit the Bill Support Page and follow the instructions to sign in and click the “I Support” checkbox.
Share with Others. Pass this on to others for their support.
SUBMIT SUPPORT FOR HB2736
The Decision Makers
SB3312 was filed by Sen. Glenn Wakai along with companion bill HB2736 filed by Rep Sean Quinlan. Once filed, Committees are assign, each of which has to review and approve. If all committees pass the bill, it goes to Gov Josh Greenʻs desk for signature (he can sign or veto it). Public support and comments testimony are important to signaling to thse decision makers that they want the bill passed. Thus letting legislators from your district know that you support the bill is essential to passage of the bill.

Senate Committee assigned is TCA (Transportation, Culture & Arts, Chaired by Sen Chris Lee). Committee members include Sen Loraine Inouye Vice Chair, Sen Brandon Elefante, Sen Dru Mamo Kanuha and Sen Brenton Awa.

House Committees assigned are:

CAI (Culture, Arts & International Affairs) chaired by Sen Adrian Tam, members including Rep Rose Martinez Vice Chair, Rep Andrew Takuya Garrett, Rep Jeanne Kapela, Rep Scot Z. Matayoshi, Rep Jackson D. Sayama and Rep David Alcos III.
JHA (Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs) chaired by Rep David Tarnas), members including Rep Gregg Takayama Vice Chair, Rep Luke A. Evslin, Rep Sonny Ganaden, Rep Daniel Holt, Rep Linda Ichiyama, Rep Greggor Ilagan, Rep Sam Satoru Kong, Rep Tyson K. Miyake, Rep Kanani Souza.

DMV Plates
Join the waiting list for an official Hawaii State DMV Shaka vehicle license plate. When the program goes live, we’ll notify you to visit a Satellite City Hall to place your order. https://projectshaka.com/plates/

Hawaii.Bio Inc – fully supports Shaka’s project We wish you good luck with this great idea Aloha