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HI SCR131

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the State of Hawaii to acquire the Hawaii Theatre in downtown Honolulu, a historic landmark that has operated as a cultural and performing arts center since 1922

  • The State has already invested approximately $30 million in public grants and assistance for the theatre's renovation and preservation

  • State ownership would ensure long-term preservation, enable necessary renovations, and expand public access to arts and cultural programming

  • Requests the State to collaborate with local arts organizations, cultural institutions, and community stakeholders to develop a long-term operational plan

  • Copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor, legislative leaders, Executive Director of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and CEO of the Hawaii Theatre Center

Legislative Description

Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.

Preservation

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture & Arts4/4/2025
Transportation and Culture and the Arts3/12/2025

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