Bill
B 129-38
Overview: Bill B 129-38, "AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 1041 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 1, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING FEBRUARY 21 OF EACH YEAR AS HA'ÅNEN HILA' NÅNA (MOTHER LA
Overview: Bill B 129-38, "AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 1041 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 1, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING FEBRUARY 21 OF EACH YEAR AS HA'ÅNEN HILA' NÅNA (MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY)."
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish February 21 of each year as "Ha'ånen Hila' Nåna" or Mother Language Day in Guam. The intent is to promote and preserve the Chamorro language, which is the indigenous language of Guam, and to recognize the importance of mother languages in the cultural identity and heritage of the island.
Key Provisions:
- Adds a new § 1041 to Chapter 10, Title 1 of the Guam Code Annotated to establish February 21 as Mother Language Day.
- Requires the Governor of Guam to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Mother Language Day and encouraging public and private organizations to celebrate and promote the Chamorro language.
- Directs the Guam Department of Education to develop and implement educational programs and activities to commemorate Mother Language Day.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would affect the people of Guam, particularly the Chamorro community, by promoting and preserving their indigenous language. It would also impact the Guam Department of Education, which would be responsible for developing and implementing educational programs related to Mother Language Day.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the 38th Guam Legislature and is currently pending further legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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