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HI SCR209

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests all branches of the United States military to display the Hawaiian flag on all military reservations and military training facilities throughout Hawaii
  • Notes that Hawaii's flag, adopted in 1845, has been used by the Kingdom, Protectorate, Republic, Territory, and State of Hawaii and contains symbolism representing the state's islands, ocean, culture, values, and history
  • Cites the July 15, 2020 memorandum from then-Secretary of Defense Mark Esper authorizing public display of state flags in all Department of Defense workplaces
  • Acknowledges that more than 300,000 U.S. military personnel are stationed in Hawaii, which hosts over 11 military reservations and training facilities
  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the President, Secretary of Defense, commanders of Pacific Fleet and Air Forces, Army Pacific, Department of Defense Adjutant General, and Hawaii's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

United States Military

Last Action

Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 28

4/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Corrections, Military, & Veterans4/5/2024
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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