SB3022 • 2026

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.

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Sponsor: LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA
Last action: 2026-05-14
Official status: Act 010, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
State Archives; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and serve as inspirations to others.
(HD1)

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HD1

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Plain English: SB3022 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3022 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3022 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

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Plain English: SB3022 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3022 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3022 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS .

Bill History

2026-05-14 H
Act 010, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
2026-05-14 S
Act 010, 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).
2026-04-22 S
Enrolled to Governor.
2026-04-22 S
Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-21 H
Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 716).
2026-04-21 S
One Day Notice 04-22-26
2026-04-21 S
Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-22-26.
2026-04-21 S
Reconsideration of action taken on 04-16-26 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
2026-04-16 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
2026-04-16 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2026-04-16 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 727).
2026-04-14 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-10 H
Deferred one day 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2062-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-04-07 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-02 H
Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-04-02 H
The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.
2026-03-31 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-24 H
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) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
2026-03-24 H
Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1357-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-03-18 H
The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-03-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 03-18-26 10:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-10 H
Referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 16
2026-03-10 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-06 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 97) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-06 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S
One Day Notice 03-06-26.
2026-03-05 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2756) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-03-03 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-25 S
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-23 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-02-20 S
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2520) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2026-02-10 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to WLA, WAM.
2026-01-26 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-23 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
State Archives; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program
Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to the State and serve as inspirations to others. (HD1)

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SB3022

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

3022

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

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 a 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 the State.
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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 the State.

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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 the State in their
respective fields and serve as inspirations to others.

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SECTION 2.
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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 state archives 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 the State; 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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Entertainment;

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Food and drink;

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Literature;

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Music;

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Public service;

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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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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; provided that after the year, the awardee's information shall be added to
a permanent archival exhibit of awardees, to include those from the Aloha order
of merit; provided further that the awardee's information shall be archived
within the state archives.

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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:

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One individual to be appointed by
the president of the senate;

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One individual to be appointed by
the speaker of the house of representatives;

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One individual to be appointed by
the governor;

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One
individual to be appointed by the lieutenant governor; and

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One
individual from the state archives.

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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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The state archives shall coordinate with respective stakeholders to
administer and execute the program.
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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 on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

State
Archives; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program

Description:

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