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1		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1555 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 ~~H.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1555 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to state holidays. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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13	13		THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		relating to state holidays.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that 2023 marks the two hundred thirty-fourth anniversary of the first arrival of Asian immigrant workers in the State. As of July 1, 2022, approximately 37.1 per cent of the State's population, over five hundred thousand residents, ~~was~~ of Asian descent. The legislature further finds that the Asian community in Hawaii has contributed greatly not only to the State's social, civic, and economic success, but also to its diverse and vibrant culture, which includes the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is joyously observed by numerous residents in the State and is celebrated by more than two-thirds of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Americans in general. The Lunar New Year provides a time to renew one's family ties, reflect upon the past year, and wish for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the year ahead. The legislature finds that, by establishing the Lunar New Year as ~~an observed day~~ in Hawaii, the State can honor its rich cultural history, demonstrate its commitment to cultural diversity, and extend its best wishes for peace and prosperity to all who celebrate this important occasion. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to designate the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. SECTION 2. ~~Chapter~~ 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended ~~by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and~~ to read as follows: "§8~~‑ Lunar~~ New Year. The day of the second new moon after the winter solstice ~~shall be known and designated as the "Lunar New Year".~~ Lunar New Year is ~~not~~ and ~~shall not be construed to be~~ a ~~state~~ holiday." SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect ~~on July 1, 3000~~.
	47	+	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that 2023 marks the two hundred thirty-fourth anniversary of the first arrival of Asian immigrant workers in the State. As of July 1, 2022, approximately 37.1 per cent of the State's population, over five hundred thousand residents, are of Asian descent. The legislature further finds that the Asian community in Hawaii has contributed greatly, not only to the State's social, civic, and economic success, but also to its diverse and vibrant culture, which includes the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is joyously observed by numerous residents in the State and is celebrated by more than two-thirds of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Americans in general. The Lunar New Year provides a time to renew one's family ties, reflect upon the past year, and wish for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the year ahead. The legislature also finds that the United States House of Representatives introduced resolutions recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year in 2021 and 2023; California recognized the Lunar New Year as a state holiday in 2022; and New York recognized the Lunar New Year as a public school holiday in 2023. The legislature finds that, by establishing the Lunar New Year as a state holiday in Hawaii, the State can honor its rich cultural history, demonstrate its commitment to cultural diversity, and extend its best wishes for peace and prosperity to all who celebrate this important occasion. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: (1) Designate the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year; and (2) Establish the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. SECTION 2. Section 8-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "§8-1 Holidays designated. The following days of each year are set apart and established as state holidays: The first day in January, New Year's Day; The third Monday in January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; The day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year; The third Monday in February, Presidents' Day; The twenty-sixth day in March, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day; The Friday preceding Easter Sunday, Good Friday; The last Monday in May, Memorial Day; The eleventh day in June, King Kamehameha I Day; The fourth day in July, Independence Day; The third Friday in August, Statehood Day; The first Monday in September, Labor Day; The eleventh day in November, Veterans' Day; The fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day; The twenty-fifth day in December, Christmas Day; All election days, except primary and special election days, in the county wherein the election is held; and Any day designated by proclamation by the President of the United States or by the governor as a holiday." SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49		-	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that 2023 marks the two hundred thirty-fourth anniversary of the first arrival of Asian immigrant workers in the State. As of July 1, 2022, approximately 37.1 per cent of the State's population, over five hundred thousand residents, ~~was~~ of Asian descent.
	49	+	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that 2023 marks the two hundred thirty-fourth anniversary of the first arrival of Asian immigrant workers in the State. As of July 1, 2022, approximately 37.1 per cent of the State's population, over five hundred thousand residents, are of Asian descent.
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51		-	The legislature further finds that the Asian community in Hawaii has contributed greatly not only to the State's social, civic, and economic success, but also to its diverse and vibrant culture, which includes the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is joyously observed by numerous residents in the State and is celebrated by more than two-thirds of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Americans in general. The Lunar New Year provides a time to renew one's family ties, reflect upon the past year, and wish for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the year ahead.
	51	+	The legislature further finds that the Asian community in Hawaii has contributed greatly, not only to the State's social, civic, and economic success, but also to its diverse and vibrant culture, which includes the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is joyously observed by numerous residents in the State and is celebrated by more than two-thirds of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Americans in general. The Lunar New Year provides a time to renew one's family ties, reflect upon the past year, and wish for good fortune, health, and prosperity in the year ahead.
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53		-	The legislature finds that~~, by establishing~~ the Lunar New Year as ~~an observed day~~ in ~~Hawaii,~~ the ~~State can honor its rich cultural history,~~ ~~demonstrate its commitment to cultural diversity, and extend its best wishes for peace and prosperity to all who celebrate this important occasion~~.
	53	+	The legislature also finds that the United States House of Representatives introduced resolutions recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year in 2021 and 2023; California recognized the Lunar New Year as a state holiday in 2022; and New York recognized the Lunar New Year as a public school holiday in 2023.
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55		-	~~Accordingly~~, ~~the purpose of this Act is to designate the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as~~ the Lunar New Year.
	55	+	The legislature finds that, by establishing the Lunar New Year as a state holiday in Hawaii, the State can honor its rich cultural history, demonstrate its commitment to cultural diversity, and extend its best wishes for peace and prosperity to all who celebrate this important occasion.
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57		-	~~SECTION 2. Chapter 8~~, ~~Hawaii Revised Statutes,~~ is ~~amended by adding a new section~~ to ~~be appropriately designated and to read as follows~~:
	57	+	Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
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59		-	"§8‑ Lunar New Year. The day of the second new moon after the winter solstice shall be known and designated as the "Lunar New Year". Lunar New Year is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday."
	59	+	(1) Designate the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year; and
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	61	+	(2) Establish the Lunar New Year as a state holiday.
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	63	+	SECTION 2. Section 8-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
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	65	+	"§8-1 Holidays designated. The following days of each year are set apart and established as state holidays:
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	67	+	The first day in January, New Year's Day;
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	69	+	The third Monday in January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day;
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	71	+	The day of the second new moon after the winter solstice, Lunar New Year;
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	73	+	The third Monday in February, Presidents' Day;
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	75	+	The twenty-sixth day in March, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day;
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	81	+	The eleventh day in June, King Kamehameha I Day;
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	83	+	The fourth day in July, Independence Day;
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	85	+	The third Friday in August, Statehood Day;
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	89	+	The eleventh day in November, Veterans' Day;
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	91	+	The fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day;
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	93	+	The twenty-fifth day in December, Christmas Day;
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	95	+	All election days, except primary and special election days, in the county wherein the election is held; and
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	97	+	Any day designated by proclamation by the President of the United States or by the governor as a holiday."
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61	99		SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
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63		-	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
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65		-	Report Title: Lunar New Year; Day of Observance Description: Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Effective date 7/1/3000. (HD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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	103	+	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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	107	+	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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	117	+	Report Title: Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year Description: Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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79		-	Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. ~~Effective date 7/1/3000~~. ~~(HD1)~~
	133	+	Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of every year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday.
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87	141		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.