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HB1905 • 2026

RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.

RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.

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Sponsor
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, PERRUSO, TARNAS
Last action
2026-01-26
Official status
Referred to CAA, JHA, referral sheet 2
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how Maritime Day will be celebrated or recognized officially.

Maritime Day in Hawaii

This bill designates May 22 each year as Maritime Day to honor Hawaii's maritime history and the industry's contributions to the state.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates May 22 of every year as Maritime Day.

Terms To Know

Maritime Day
A day designated to celebrate Hawaii's seafaring heritage and the importance of the maritime industry.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not create a state holiday, just a day of observance.
  • It is unclear how this designation will be officially recognized or celebrated.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-26 H

    Referred to CAA, JHA, referral sheet 2

  2. 2026-01-26 H

    Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. 2026-01-23 H

    Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.
Maritime Day; Day of Observance
Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day.

Current Bill Text

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HB1905

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1905

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO MARITIME DAY
.

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

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

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Accordingly,
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 Hawaii's economy and culture.

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

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Maritime Day.
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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.
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This day is not and shall not be construed to
be a state holiday.
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SECTION
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New statutory material is
underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Maritime
Day; Day of Observance

Description:

Designates
May 22 of each year as Maritime Day.

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