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HI HR123Urging The State To Acquire The Hawaii Theatre To Promote Local Culture And Arts, Preserve Its Historic And Cultural Significance, And Facilitate Its Continued Public Use.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION urging the State to ACQUIRE the Hawaii theatre to promote local culture and arts, preserve its historic and cultural significance, and facilitate its continued public use.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the State of Hawaii to acquire the historic Hawaii Theatre, a cultural landmark in downtown Honolulu that has been serving as a performing arts center since 1922. The resolution emphasizes the theatre's significant role in celebrating the state's diverse cultural heritage and its importance in supporting arts, fostering economic development, and enhancing the vibrancy of Honolulu's downtown district. Noting that the state has already invested approximately $30 million in public grants for the theatre's renovation, the resolution argues that public ownership would ensure long-term preservation, allow for necessary improvements, and expand access to arts and cultural programming. Additionally, the resolution requests that the state collaborate with local arts organizations and community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive operational plan that maximizes public benefit. The resolution concludes by directing that certified copies be transmitted to key state officials, including the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, and leaders of cultural institutions, to facilitate potential action on acquiring and preserving the Hawaii Theatre.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Ward excused (4). (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2025 |
| Committee Report HR123_HSCR1549_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/HR123_HSCR1549_.pdf |
| HR123_TESTIMONY_CAA_03-19-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HR123_TESTIMONY_CAA_03-19-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HR123_.HTM |
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