Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

passed · Hawaii · House Apr 6, 2026

HR 211: HONORING THE OʻAHU VETERANS COUNCIL, ARMED SERVICES YMCA HAWAIʻI, U.S. VETS HAWAIʻI, AND ALA HAWAIʻI GIRLS STATE FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN HAWAIʻI.

This House Resolution formally recognizes the Oʻahu Veterans Council, Armed Services YMCA Hawaiʻi, U.S. Vets Hawaiʻi, and Ala Hawaiʻi Girls State for their dedicated work supporting veterans and their families in the state. The document highlights the challenges faced by local veterans, such as housing costs and employment issues, while praising these organizations for providing essential services like housing assistance, workforce development, and civic education. By expressing official appreciation and extending warm wishes, the resolution serves to honor the contributions of these groups rather than enact new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes veteran service organizations for their dedicated work supporting veterans and families, highlighting essential services like housing assistance and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 31, 2026

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.

This House Resolution requests the Hawaii Comptroller to form a working group to plan a Global War on Terror memorial on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol. The working group would include representatives from state agencies, military branches, veterans' organizations, architects, and families of service members. Its task is to discuss memorial design, gather community input, develop a timeline and budget, and submit final recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. The resolution acknowledges Hawaii's significant military contributions since 2001 and aims to create a dedicated space to honor those who served.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates memorial honoring veterans and service members, includes veterans' organizations in planning, and recognizes their contributions to the war on terror.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 12, 2026

SCR 28: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the U.S. Department of Defense to create a working group that would study and recommend how Hawaii could establish its own commemorative medal for Vietnam War veterans living in the state. The proposed group would include state officials, representatives from local veterans organizations, and other interested parties to develop eligibility rules, application procedures, and design concepts for the medal. The working group must submit its findings and any proposed legislation to the Hawaii Legislature by late 2027, along with cost estimates for creating and distributing the medal. This bill does not create the medal itself but initiates a process to explore whether such a state award is feasible and how it would be implemented.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a commemorative medal for Vietnam veterans, recognizing their service and creating a formal acknowledgment program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 31, 2026

HCR 147: 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.

This bill requests the Comptroller of Hawaii to create a working group to plan a Global War on Terror memorial on the grounds of the Hawaii State Capitol. The memorial would honor the service and sacrifices of Hawaii's military personnel who participated in post-9/11 conflicts, including the National Guard and veterans. The working group will include representatives from military agencies, veterans' organizations, architects, and family members to discuss design, location, and potential funding. The group is tasked with developing a plan and timeline for the memorial and submitting final recommendations to the Legislature and Governor.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates memorial honoring veterans' service and sacrifices in post-9/11 conflicts, recognizing their contributions through a dedicated state memorial.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 1, 2026

HCR 40: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A STATE OF HAWAII COMMEMORATIVE VIETNAM VETERANS MEDAL.

This bill requests the Department of Defense to form a working group to create recommendations for a State of Hawaii commemorative medal honoring Vietnam veterans. The working group would include representatives from the Adjutant General, Hawaii National Guard, Office of Veterans' Services, and various veterans' organizations to develop eligibility criteria, application processes, and medal designs. The group must submit a report with findings, recommendations, and estimated costs to the Legislature by June 2027, with the working group dissolving by June 2028.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates commemorative medal for Vietnam veterans, recognizing their service and establishing working group to honor veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1058: RELATING TO VETERANS CEMETERIES.

Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes Veterans Cemeteries Board to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance for state veteran cemeteries, ensuring VA compliance and strengthening veterans' services infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 656: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.

Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Veterans' Services for essential programs, directly supporting state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates funds to Office of Veterans' Services for maintaining centers providing aid, counsel, and assistance to veterans and families, directly funding veteran support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 609: RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.

Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Office of Veterans' Services for essential veteran support services, directly advancing state budget allocation for public programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAppropriates funds to Office of Veterans' Services for center providing aid/counsel to veterans, families, and dependents, strengthening support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1067: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a program to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsorily or voluntarily induction into the armed services of the United States and to persons whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by creating diploma program for veterans and those with interrupted education due to wartime service, directly advancing K-12 credentialing opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes diplomas for veterans interrupted by military service, directly supporting educational access and recognizing their service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2467: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Exempts qualifying military veterans sixty-five years of age or older from payment of state annual motor vehicle registration fees for one noncommercial vehicle.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts elderly veterans from motor vehicle registration fees, providing direct financial benefit and recognition of service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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