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HI SCR118
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to research designating November 20th annually as Makahiki Commemoration Day as an unpaid state holiday.
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Makahiki is a Native Hawaiian New Year festival and season marked by the rising of the Pleiades constellation, spanning approximately four consecutive lunar months from October or November through February or March.
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Historically, Makahiki was a time of harvest, rest, spiritual cleansing, celebration with hula and feasting, and peace when war was prohibited; the festival was revived on Kahoʻolawe and Molokaʻi in 1981 and 1982.
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November 20th is currently recognized as Makahiki Commemoration Day in Hawaii but does not have official state holiday status.
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Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Research The Designation Of November 20th Of Each Year As Makahiki Commemoration Day, Which Is Requested To Be Recognized As An Unpaid State Holiday.
Legislative Reference Bureau
Last Action
Referred to CAI/LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28
4/11/2023