HI HR166

Requests the Governor to establish a Hawaii Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial through Executive Order to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026

The proposed commission would coordinate statewide efforts to celebrate and commemorate the founding of the United States of America

References the federal U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress under Public Law 114-196, which is tasked with organizing national commemorations and related observances

Notes that eighteen states have already created similar commissions to participate in America250's efforts to mark the nation's 250th anniversary

Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor, Chairman of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, and Executive Director of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission