HB 194: RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the State's has a rich seafaring history beginning with the voyaging settlers of the islands.  Throughout history, the fair-weather ports of the islands have welcomed trade, seafaring workers, and travelers.  Today the maritime industry plays a vital role in the State's economy and culture.  Maritime operations at the state harbors provide a majority of all basic necessities including food, clothing, construction materials, fuel, and other essential supplies.

     The purpose of this Act is to establish May 22 of each year as Maritime Day to preserve Hawaii's maritime history and celebrate the contributions of port operations and maritime workers to the State's economy and culture.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-     Maritime Day.  May 22 of each year shall be known and designated as "Maritime Day", to preserve Hawaii's maritime history and celebrate the importance of the maritime industry to the State's economy and culture.  This day 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.

Report Title:

Maritime Day; Day of Observance

Description:

Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day.  Effective 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.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to maritime day.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that Hawaii has a rich seafaring history beginning with the voyaging settlers of the islands.  Throughout history, the fair-weather ports of the islands have welcomed trade, seafaring workers, and travelers.  Today the maritime industry plays a vital role in the State's economy and culture.  Maritime operations at the state harbors provide a majority of all basic necessities including food, clothing, construction materials, fuel and other essential supplies.

     The purpose of this Act is to establish          of each year as Maritime Day to preserve Hawaii's maritime history and celebrate the contributions of port operations and maritime workers to Hawaii's economy and culture.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§8-     Maritime Day.  To preserve Hawaii's maritime history and celebrate the importance of the maritime industry to the State's economy and culture,          of each year shall be known and designated as "Maritime Day"; provided that this day 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 upon its approval.

Report Title:

Maritime Day

Description:

Designates          of each year as Maritime Day.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1077

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 194

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 194, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MARITIME DAY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to designate May 22 of each year as Maritime Day.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii State AFL-CIO; Hawaiʻi Nurses Association OPEIU Local 50; Pride at Work Hawaiʻi; University of Hawaii Professional Assembly; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories, and Canada, Local 665; and one individual.

     Your Committee finds that the maritime industry is an essential part of the economy and culture of the State.  Maritime workers play a critical role in maintaining the seamless flow of commerce into and out of the State.  Your Committee believes that designating May 22 as Maritime Day serves as a meaningful way to honor the dedicated efforts and contributions of maritime workers.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 194, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  296

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 194

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 194 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MARITIME DAY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to designate a certain day each year as Maritime Day to preserve the State's maritime history and celebrate maritime workers and port operations.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.

     Your Committee finds that it is important to preserve the State's maritime history and celebrate the efforts in port operations by maritime workers.  Your Committee also finds that maritime operations and the efforts of maritime workers at state ports enable the transportation of a majority of basic necessities for the State and its residents into and throughout the State.  Your Committee believes this measure preserves the State's rich maritime history and recognizes the hard work that goes into port operations by annually observing Maritime Day.

     Your Committee amended this measure by:

     (1)  Designating May 22 of every year to be Maritime Day;

     (2)  Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and

     (3)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 194, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 194, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,