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HI HB2475

Bill

Status

Passed

6/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mark Nakashima

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes July 31 of each year as La Hoihoi Ea to recognize King Kamehameha III's restoration of Hawaiian Kingdom sovereignty and honor upstanding members of the Hawaiian community.

  • La Hoihoi Ea commemorates the July 31, 1843 restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom's government after British Navy Captain Lord George Paulet's illegal five-month occupation (the "Paulet Affair").

  • Designates La Hoihoi Ea as a special day of observance, explicitly stating it is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.

  • Amends Chapter 8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to codify the observance.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To State Holidays.

Day of Observance

Last Action

Act 082, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).

6/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/24/2022
Hawaiian Affairs3/8/2022
Finance2/18/2022
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/9/2022
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs1/28/2022

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