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HI SB83
Bill
Status
3/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kalani English
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AI Summary
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Designates November 28 of each year as Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Recognition Day, to commemorate the historical recognition of the Kingdom of Hawaii's independence by Great Britain and France on November 28, 1843, and by the United States on July 6, 1844
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Adds new section to Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing the observance of Lā Kūʻokoʻa on November 28 each year
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Specifies that Lā Kūʻokoʻa is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday
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Acknowledges Hawaii's celebration of this day historically since 1847, when King Kamehameha III initiated the official observance following diplomatic work to secure recognition of Hawaiian independence
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Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Government.
La Ku‘oko‘a
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
3/19/2021