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HI HB678
Bill
Status
1/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Nakashima
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AI Summary
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Establishes Lā Kūkoa (Hawaiian Recognition Day) on November 28 as an official state holiday in Hawaii, commemorating the recognition of Hawaiian Kingdom independence by Great Britain and France in 1843 and the United States in 1844.
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1 to add Lā Kūkoa to the list of designated state holidays, placing it between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day on the state holiday calendar.
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Recognizes the historical significance of the holiday, which was first officially celebrated in 1847 under Kamehameha III and was observed as a national holiday through the Provisional Government, Republic of Hawaii, and Territory of Hawaii periods until it ceased to be observed.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2065.
Legislative Description
Relating To State Holidays.
State Holiday
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Hashimoto excused (3).
2/12/2021