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This concurrent resolution urges the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to restore dignity to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States where a monarch resided. The resolution highlights the palace's cultural significance to Hawaii and its Native Hawaiian people, noting that its current grounds include a parking lot that detracts from its historical importance. Specifically, the resolution calls for DAGS to submit a cost analysis and proposed legislation within 20 days before the 2026 legislative session to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to the palace. Furthermore, it directs DLNR to develop and maintain new grounds that, as closely as possible, reflect the original palace landscape using historical photographs from the Hawaii State Archives. The resolution also requests that copies be transmitted to the Comptroller of DAGS, the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and the Executive Director of the Friends of Iolani Palace, emphasizing the goal of preserving and respecting this important historical site.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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