RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.

SB1011

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

1011

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating
to Culture and Arts
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that the aloha order of
merit was established to recognize individuals who have made significant
contributions and achieved national or international recognition in a field
either by a single event or by the totality of work that has been pioneering in
that field or outstanding in the long term.
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The legislature also finds that many
exceptional and notable individuals are deserving of recognition specifically
for their contributions to Hawaii.
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While
the aloha order of merit honors individuals who have made national and
international contributions and achieved recognition, the legislature believes
there should be a similar program to honor individuals who have made their mark
on Hawaii.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to
establish the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor individuals who have
made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii in their respective
fields and serve as inspirations to others.

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SECTION
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Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read
as follows:

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Hawaii leadership awards program.
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(a)
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There is established within the foundation for administrative purposes
the Hawaii leadership awards program to honor individuals who:

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(1)
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Have made considerable and
outstanding contributions to Hawaii; and

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(2)
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Serve as an inspiration to others.

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(b)
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Awards shall be presented annually to
individuals in each of the following categories:

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(1)
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Arts;

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(2)
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Business and labor;

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(3)
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Entertainment;

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(4)
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Food and drink;

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(5)
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Literature;

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(6)
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Music;

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(7)
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Public service;

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(8)
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Science;

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(9)
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Sports;

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(10)
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Community engagement;

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(11)
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Profile in courage; and

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(12)
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Friend of Hawaii,

who have
resided in the State for a period of at least seven years; provided that no
individual receiving an award pursuant to paragraph (12) shall reside in the
State.

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(c)
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The governor, lieutenant governor, and
members of the Hawaii leadership awards selection committee, or their
designees, shall present the awards to awardees annually.
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No individual shall receive more than one
award per category per year.

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(d)
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Each awardee shall:

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(1)
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Receive a certificate of honor and
medal; and

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(2)
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Have the awardee's story and a
statement of recognition displayed in a conspicuous place for a period of one
year.

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(e)
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Awardees shall be selected by a Hawaii
leadership awards selection committee.
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The selection committee shall be composed of the following members or
their designees:

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(1)
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The lieutenant governor;

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(2)
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The chairperson of the senate
standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and arts; and

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(3)
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The chairperson of the house of
representatives standing committee with primary jurisdiction over culture and
arts.

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(f)
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Nominations for awardees shall be accepted by
the Hawaii leadership awards selection committee from the public.
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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 on July 1,
2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

State
Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program

Description:

Establishes
the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable
and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others.

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