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HI HCR89
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Pierick
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AI Summary
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Hawaii House Concurrent Resolution acknowledges "Judea" and "Samaria" as the historical and widely-recognized names for the territory commonly referred to as the "West Bank"
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The resolution asserts these terms more accurately capture the historical and legal significance of the territory, which it describes as being at the core of ancient and modern-day Israel
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State officials are respectfully requested to use "Judea" and "Samaria" in all relevant official correspondence relating to the West Bank
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The resolution explicitly states the Legislature does not intend to establish American foreign policy, determine final status issues, or create new law regarding the Middle East conflict
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Certified copies would be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Hawaii's Governor, and Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court
Legislative Description
Acknowledging The Historical And Widely-recognized Names Of "judea" And "samaria" For The Territory Commonly Referred To As The "west Bank".
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Last Action
Offered
3/16/2026