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HI SCR39

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Governor to order exclusive display of the Hawaiian flag over state buildings on January 17 each year
  • Commemorates January 17, 1993, when Governor John Waihee III ordered the U.S. flag not be flown over state buildings in recognition of the 100-year anniversary of Queen Liliuokalani's overthrow
  • References Public Law 103-150, issued November 23, 1993, by the President and Congress apologizing to Native Hawaiians for the Kingdom of Hawaii's overthrow
  • Seeks to establish an annual reminder of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii through exclusive display of the Hawaiian flag on this date
  • Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Attorney General, Chief Justice, county Mayors, Chiefs of Police, and Prosecuting Attorneys

Legislative Description

Flag of Hawaii; Exclusive Display Over State Buildings on January 17 of Each Year.

Last Action

Referred to OMH, VMI, JUD, referral sheet 48

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs4/9/2015
Government Operations3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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