H.B. 824 Summary

• Appropriates funds to the Office of the Governor for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to implement the Aloha Order of Merit (the specific dollar amount is blank in the bill text).

• Establishes that the Aloha Order of Merit is a lifetime honor bestowed by the Governor with legislative approval to recognize individuals who have achieved national or international recognition and provided extraordinary service to Hawaii.

• Authorizes the Governor to award mementos to honorees upon induction and designates an area at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to exhibit displays honoring members and their achievements.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2019.