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The resolution authorizes a one-day Hawaiian cultural celebration in Emancipation Hall—providing public educational and organizational benefits—while imposing minor costs and temporarily limiting public access to the Capitol Visitor Center on that day.
Visitors and the public gain access to a one-day cultural celebration in Emancipation Hall on June 7, 2026, giving students and local communities an opportunity to experience and learn about Hawaiian heritage.
Event organizers (including nonprofits) receive a clear, authorized venue for the one-day observance, reducing scheduling uncertainty and simplifying planning.
Visitors and local communities may face temporary reduced access to the Capitol Visitor Center (Emancipation Hall) on the event day, inconveniencing those who would normally use the facility.
Taxpayers may incur minor costs for venue use and physical preparations under Architect of the Capitol rules to host the event.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Allows Emancipation Hall to be used on June 7, 2026 for a King Kamehameha I birthday celebration, with preparations under Architect of the Capitol conditions.
Official title: Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
Introduced March 23, 2026 by Mazie Hirono · Last progress April 20, 2026
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2026, for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I. Physical preparations and setup for the event must be done under conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol.