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HI HB2045
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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AI Summary
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Replaces Statehood Day (third Friday in August) with La Hoihoi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, as a state holiday observed on July 31
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La Hoihoi Ea commemorates the 1843 restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty under King Kamehameha III after British occupation ended, when the Hawaiian flag was raised at what is now Thomas Square in Honolulu
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Elevates La Hoihoi Ea from a designated commemorative day (not a state holiday) to an official state holiday under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1
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Repeals Section 8-34, which previously established La Hoihoi Ea as a non-holiday recognition day
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Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)
Legislative Description
Relating To State Holidays.
State Holidays
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/18/2026