HCR 269 Summary

• Expresses legislative support for Hawaii residents' right to publicly display or fly the American flag, subject to reasonable association rules for homeowners governing height and location of flag poles

• Directs the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to work with county permitting agencies, developers, planned community associations, and the Community Association Institute to ensure the right to display the U.S. flag is upheld

• References federal Flag Code (Public Law 94-344) and National Flag Day (June 14th) as foundational principles for flag display and handling

• Acknowledges that certain planned community associations in Hawaii (Ewa by Gentry, Villages of Kapolei, Ocean Pointe, Mililani Town, and Waikele) already allow U.S. flag display with design review approval

• Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, all county permitting agencies, and all planned community associations in Hawaii