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HR 139

REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND DRAFT PLANS FOR A GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 11 co-sponsors

Hawaii comptroller tasked with planning a Global War on Terror memorial at the state capitol through a working group discussion and design process.

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Bill Summary · HR 139

Legislative bill overview

HR 139 is a request to Hawaii's state Comptroller to establish a working group that would discuss and develop plans for constructing a Global War on Terror memorial on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol. The bill does not appropriate funds or mandate construction, but rather initiates a planning and discussion process.

Why is this important

State capitol grounds typically hold symbolic significance as they represent collective state values and history. A memorial project of this scale requires coordination between multiple stakeholders, site feasibility assessment, design considerations, and potential funding mechanisms. This early planning phase would determine whether such a memorial is logistically and politically viable before any resources are committed.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition: "Global War on Terror" spans multiple countries, conflicts, and decades with varying participation levels—defining which service members, civilians, and operations would be memorialized could prove contentious
  • Site appropriateness: Capitol grounds have limited space and existing monuments; deciding whether this memorial takes priority over other potential uses may face local opposition
  • Political sensitivity: The GWOT remains controversial regarding its justification, duration, and outcomes; some may view a prominent state memorial as endorsing contested military policies
  • Cost and funding: While this bill doesn't fund construction, the eventual project could require substantial appropriations that compete with other state priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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