Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR166

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.

Impact

The resolution specifically requests the Departments involved to submit a cost analysis and potential legislation to remove the blacktop parking area adjacent to Iolani Palace. This proposal addresses concerns raised by both residents and visitors regarding the existing parking situation, which detracts from the palace's historical ambiance and aesthetic value. By restoring the grounds of Iolani Palace to their original state, the resolution aims to enhance the site as a cultural landmark and improve the experience for tourists who visit the site each year.

Summary

HCR166 is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore the respect and dignity of Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States where a reigning monarch lived. This resolution emphasizes the importance of Iolani Palace as a significant cultural and historical icon for the State of Hawaii and its Native Hawaiian people. It calls for the protection of the palace and its grounds, which should be valued not only for their historical significance but also for their role in Hawaii's cultural heritage.

Contention

While HCR166 seeks to elevate the status of Iolani Palace, there may be contention surrounding the funding and implementation of the proposed changes. Some stakeholders might express concerns regarding budget allocations and the feasibility of maintaining the restored grounds. Additionally, the bill highlights a broader discussion about how historical sites are managed and perceived in contemporary society, particularly in relation to respecting local culture and history.

Companion Bills

HI HR161

Same As Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Restore Respect And Dignity To The Only Royal Palace In The Nation.

Previously Filed As

HI HB2679

Relating To Restoring Respect And Dignity To America's Only Royal Palace In The Nation.

HI HCR211

Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.

HI HB2319

Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.

HI SB2821

Relating To The Department Of Accounting And General Services.

HI HB457

Relating To Iolani Palace.

HI HB457

Relating To Iolani Palace.

HI HR191

Urging The Department Of Accounting And General Services And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Evaluate Subsidizing Public Transit For Public Employees.

HI SCR210

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Community Gardens On Underutilized Public Land.

HI HCR24

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Protect Hawaii's Waters And Resources By Prohibiting Seabed Mining.

HI HCR181

Urging The Department Of Health, Department Of Transportation, And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Take Action To Reduce The Carbon Emissions Arising From Airplane Transportation To And From The State.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.