HI HR16

Recognizes Hawaiian Nationals as an authentic population residing lawfully in the Hawaiian Islands, distinct from the term "Native Hawaiian" which uses blood quantum definitions.

Affirms that Hawaiian Nationals are citizens of the Hawaiian Kingdom, a nation in continuity whose sovereignty was never extinguished, and that they are not U.S. citizens or state residents.

Directs the State to uphold laws against nationality-based discrimination and instructs courts and law enforcement to cease nationality-based harassment and prosecution of Hawaiian Nationals.

Recognizes Hawaiian Nationals as the authentic heirs and body politic of the Hawaiian Kingdom with the right to organize and restore their national government.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Attorney General, Chief Justice, county police chiefs, and county prosecuting attorneys.