HI HB1119

Reestablishes Lā Kūkōkoa (Hawaiian Recognition Day) as an official state holiday on November 28th, commemorating Hawaii's recognition as an independent nation state by Great Britain, France, and the United States in 1843-1844.

Adds Lā Kūkōkoa to the list of state holidays codified in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1, positioning it between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Removes Presidents' Day (third Monday in February) from the official state holidays list.

Notes that Lā Kūkōkoa was historically celebrated from 1847 through the Kingdom, Provisional Government, Republic, and early Territory of Hawaii periods, and was codified as a national holiday by the Republic of Hawaii in 1896 (Act 66).

Takes effect upon approval.