SB 1581: SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-17
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Establish the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical and cultural landmark to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan, and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan; and
(2) Appropriate funds for the planning, design, and construction of the Hawaii-Japan peace monument.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§6E- Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument. (a) There is established a Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical site on Oahu to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
(b) The monument shall be developed jointly by the state foundation on culture and the arts and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan, and shall be situated on or consist of lands within or adjacent to the East-West center that are determined to be appropriate. The monument shall be used to provide the public with educational opportunities or resources and access to spaces for reflection, recreation, and enjoyment of the monument."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the works of art special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the planning, design, and construction of the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. 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.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The purpose of this Act is to establish the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical and cultural landmark to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan, and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§6E- Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument. (a) There is established a Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical site on Oahu to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
(b) The monument shall be developed jointly by the state foundation on culture and the arts and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan, and shall consist of those lands within or adjacent to the East-West center that are determined to be appropriate. The monument shall be used to increase public access for education and for reflection, recreation, and enjoyment of the monument."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the works of art special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the planning, design, and construction of the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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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S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to hawaii-japan PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The purpose of this Act is to establish the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical and cultural landmark to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan, and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§6E- Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument. (a) There is established a Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical site on Oahu to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
(b) The monument shall be developed jointly by the state foundation on culture and the arts and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan, and shall consist of those lands within or adjacent to the East-West center that are determined to be appropriate. The monument shall be used to increase public access for education and for reflection, recreation, and enjoyment of the monument."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the works of art special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the planning, design, and construction of the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriations
Description:
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds.
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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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 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 Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1300) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Friday, 03-14-25 10:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 373) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1051) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 482) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to TCA, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| State Foundation on Culture | ** Support | |
| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| the Arts | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1300
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1581
S.D. 1
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 S.B. No. 1581, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish a Hawaii-Japan Peace Monument; and
(2) Appropriate funds for the planning, design, and construction of the Hawaii-Japan Peace Monument.
Your Committee finds that 2025 marks the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War II, a pivotal moment that had a lasting impact on Hawaii and Japan for the roles they had in the war. However, throughout the last eight decades, Hawaii and Japan have dedicated themselves to spreading peace throughout the Pacific and building a strong bond of friendship, demonstrating to future generations that peace between former enemies is achievable. The establishment of a Hawaii-Japan Peace Monument symbolizes the journey toward friendship and commemorates the efforts made by Hawaii and Japan to reach a peaceful and diplomatic relationship.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) 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 S.B. No. 1581, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1581, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,
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____________________________ JEANNE KAPELA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1051
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1581
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1581 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish the Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument as a historical and cultural landmark to recognize and commemorate the journey towards friendship and peace between the people of Hawaii and Japan, and the bright future of endless potential of Hawaii and Japan.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that in the eighty years since the end of World War II, the people of Hawaii and Japan, through hard work and dedication, have committed themselves to peace throughout the Pacific and have built a lasting friendship. The Hawaii-Japan Pacific peace monument envisioned by this measure will demonstrate to future generations the possibility of enduring peace.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1581, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1581, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 482
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1581
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, to which was referred S.B. No. 1581 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Establish a Hawaii-Japan Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan; and
(2) Appropriate funds.
Your Committee finds that 2025 marks the eightieth anniversary of the end of the second World War, which impacted the people of Hawaii and Japan immensely. However, through eight decades of determined effort, the people of Hawaii and Japan have committed themselves to peace throughout the Pacific and have built a lasting friendship demonstrating to future generations that peace is always possible. This measure will memorialize the effort of Hawaii and Japan by establishing the Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument as a historical and cultural landmark.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1581 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts,
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________________________________ CHRIS LEE, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 13, 2025 | SB1581_SD1_TESTIMONY_CAA_03-14-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SB1581_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2025 | SB1581_TESTIMONY_TCA_02-11-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts
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Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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