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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designates La Hoihoi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill designates "La Hoihoi Ea," meaning Sovereignty Restoration Day, as a new state holiday on July 31st, replacing the existing Statehood Day, which was observed on the third Friday in August. The bill explains that La Hoihoi Ea commemorates the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom's sovereignty in 1843 after a temporary occupation, a significant event marked by the raising of the Hawaiian flag and the proclamation "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," meaning "The sovereignty of the kingdom continues because we are righteous." This change aims to honor Hawaiian self-determination and history, and the bill also repeals a previous statute that recognized La Hoihoi Ea but explicitly stated it was not a state holiday. The new holiday will officially take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (26)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daisy Hartsfield (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Linda Ichiyama (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (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 none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2045&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2045_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2045_HD1_HSCR391-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2045_HD1_HSCR391-26_.pdf |
| HB2045_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2045_TESTIMONY_CAA_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2045_.HTM |
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