I ask unanimous consent that the text of the joint resolution be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the joint resolution was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.J. Res. 12 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS. In accordance with section 4 of Public Law 86-3 (73 Stat. 4) (commonly known as the ``Hawaii Statehood Admissions Act, 1959'') and section 204 of the Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act (48 U.S.C. note prec. 491; Public Law 104-42), the United States amends sections 208, 209, and 215 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42) by giving its consent to the following amendments by the State of Hawaii adopted in the manner required for State legislation: (1) Act 107, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2000. (2) Act 12, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2002. (3) Act 16, Section 1, of the Session Laws of Hawaii, 2005. ____________________
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