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SB1101 • 2026

RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.

RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.

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Sponsor
DELA CRUZ
Last action
2026-01-21
Official status
Re-Referred to WLA.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.

RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.

What This Bill Does

  • RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
  • Laulau Day; May 1 Designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-21 S

    Re-Referred to WLA.

  2. 2025-12-08 D

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  3. 2025-01-23 S

    Referred to TCA.

  4. 2025-01-21 S

    Passed First Reading.

  5. 2025-01-17 S

    Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Laulau Day; May 1
Designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State.

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SB1101

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

1101

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to laulau day
.

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 one of the
most popular traditional dishes to eat in the State is laulau.
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Laulau is made from pork or fish wrapped in kalo
and ti leaves and then steamed, traditionally in an underground oven known as
an imu.
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The preparation and consumption of
laulau are cherished practices in Hawaiian communities, often shared at family
gatherings, celebrations, and feasts, serving as a symbol of unity and cultural
pride.

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The
legislature further finds that the preservation and promotion of Hawaiian food
traditions are essential to honoring the rich legacy of Native Hawaiian culture
and fostering a deeper understanding of the cultural practices that have been
passed down through generations.
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The
designation of a Laulau Day will provide an opportunity to celebrate and
recognize this iconic dish, raise awareness of its cultural significance, and
support local farmers, chefs, and communities who continue to keep these
traditions alive.

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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to designate May 1 of each year as "Laulau
Day" in the State.

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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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Laulau Day.
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May 1 of each year shall be known and designated as "Laulau
Day".
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This day is not and shall not
be construed to be a state holiday.
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SECTION 3.
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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:

Laulau
Day; May 1

Description:

Designates
May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State.

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