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HCR 160

URGING ALL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS OPERATING ON DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE PRINCE JONAH KŪHIŌ KALANIANAOLE IN A VISIBLE AND PROMINENT LOCATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elle Cochran and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges DHHL-operated businesses to prominently display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaole to honor the Native Hawaiian historical figure and advocate.

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Bill Summary · HCR 160

Legislative bill overview

HCR 160 is a concurrent resolution urging all businesses and commercial establishments operating on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) properties to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaole in a visible and prominent location. The resolution is symbolic rather than legally binding, as concurrent resolutions express the legislature's sentiment without creating enforceable law.

Why is this important

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaole is a significant historical figure in Hawaiian history, having served as Hawaii's delegate to Congress and advocated for Native Hawaiian rights and the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. The resolution aims to honor his legacy and increase public awareness of his contributions among businesses operating on trust lands designated specifically for Native Hawaiian benefit.

Potential points of contention

  • Private property autonomy: Business owners may object to mandated displays, viewing it as government overreach into private enterprise operations, even on public trust lands
  • Definition ambiguity: The resolution lacks specifics on portrait size, type (painting, photograph, reproduction), placement standards, or enforcement mechanisms
  • Selective commemoration: Questions about why this particular historical figure warrants mandatory display while others do not, and whether this sets precedent for future display mandates

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

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