HI SB47

Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year state holiday in Hawaii.

Adds Lunar New Year to the list of official state holidays in Section 8-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, placing it between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and Presidents' Day.

Recognizes that approximately 37.1 percent of Hawaii's population (over 500,000 residents) are of Asian descent and that the Asian community has made significant contributions to the State's social, civic, and economic success.

Notes that California established Lunar New Year as a state holiday in 2022 and New York recognized it as a public-school holiday in 2023.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.