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HI SB541
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates January 17 of each year as "Reconciliation Day" to commemorate Queen Liliuokalani and the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893.
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Acknowledges that the 1893 overthrow was unjust, illegal, and inconsistent with principles of justice, self-determination, and international law.
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References Public Law 103-150 (1993), in which the United States Congress formally acknowledged its role in the illegal overthrow and expressed regret for the wrongful actions.
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Explicitly states that Reconciliation Day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
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Effective date is July 1, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
Day of Observance
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Holt voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Kong, Sayama excused (4).
3/19/2024