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HB517Introduced in the House

Relating To Restoring Respect And Dignity To America's Only Royal Palace In The Nation.

IntroducedHouse Water & Land

Introduced by Gene Ward, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and paid parking adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report on cost analysis.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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