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HI SB83

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Adds new section to Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing the observance of Lā Kūʻokoʻa on November 28 each year

  • Specifies that Lā Kūʻokoʻa is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/19/2021
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs3/9/2021
Government Operations1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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