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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between Hawaii and Japan, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025. The monument will be developed jointly by the State Foundation on Culture and Arts and stakeholders from Hawaii and Japan, and will be located on or near the East-West Center on Oahu. The purpose is to create a historical and cultural landmark that provides educational opportunities and spaces for reflection, highlighting the transformation from wartime conflict to peaceful cooperation. The bill appropriates funding from the works of art special fund for the planning, design, and construction of the monument over fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The monument aims to demonstrate to future generations that peace is possible and to celebrate the enduring friendship between Hawaii and Japan, showcasing their shared potential for collaboration and understanding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
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 Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). (on 03/18/2025)
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