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HR 123

URGING THE STATE TO ACQUIRE THE HAWAII THEATRE TO PROMOTE LOCAL CULTURE AND ARTS, PRESERVE ITS HISTORIC AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND FACILITATE ITS CONTINUED PUBLIC USE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Holt

Resolution urges Hawaii to purchase the historic Hawaii Theatre to preserve cultural heritage and maintain it as a public arts venue, without specifying costs or funding mechanisms.

Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1549), recommending referral to FIN.
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Bill Summary · HR 123

Legislative bill overview

HR 123 is a resolution urging Hawaii state government to acquire the Hawaii Theatre, a historic performing arts venue, to preserve its cultural significance and ensure continued public access. The bill emphasizes the theatre's importance to local arts and cultural communities and recommends state acquisition as the mechanism to protect it.

Why is this important

The Hawaii Theatre represents significant cultural heritage in Hawaii's entertainment history and serves as a venue for local artists and performances. State acquisition could prevent the theatre's potential closure, demolition, or conversion to private use, ensuring it remains available for public cultural programming and community events.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal commitment: The bill doesn't specify acquisition costs or ongoing operational/maintenance funding, raising questions about state budget priorities and long-term financial obligations
  • Current ownership and negotiations: The resolution doesn't address the current owner's willingness to sell or what purchase price negotiations might entail, potentially complicating implementation
  • Operational sustainability: No details provided on how the state would operate the theatre profitably or what subsidy level taxpayers would support for arts programming and cultural preservation

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

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