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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the twenty-eighth day of November of each year as "La Kuokoa", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday, rather than a day of observance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill elevates November 28th, known as "La Kuokoa" or Hawaiian Independence Day, from a day of observance to a full state holiday in Hawaii. The legislation recognizes the historical significance of November 28, 1843, when Britain and France officially diplomatically recognized the independence and sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom through the Anglo-Franco Proclamation. By changing the status of the day, the bill aims to commemorate the Hawaiian Kingdom's historical sovereignty, honor the cultural importance of the day for Native Hawaiians, and memorialize the injustice of the monarchy's overthrow. Specifically, the bill amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add La Kuokoa to the list of official state holidays, alongside other recognized days such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Christmas Day. The bill repeals the previous statute that designated November 28 as a day of observance but not a state holiday, effectively upgrading its official status. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date for implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
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