HI HB2672

Establishes a commission within the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to recognize and commemorate more than 21,000 native Hawaiians who signed the 1897 Petition Against Annexation.

Creates a permanent public memorial at a single site honoring the acts of courage by Native Hawaiians and others who petitioned against Hawaii's annexation to the United States.

Committee recommends passage to Second Reading and referral to the Committee on Finance for resource and funding review.

Notes historical context that in October 1897, Hawaiian loyalists gathered at Palace Square to oppose annexation; the petitions containing almost 40,000 signatures were presented to Congress during Senate debate on the annexation treaty.

Acknowledges two separate petitions from Hui Aloha Aina and Hui Kalai Aina, with the women's auxiliary Hui Aloha Aina o Na Wahine playing an active role in distribution.