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.

This House Resolution urges the State of Hawaii to acquire the historic Hawaii Theatre in downtown Honolulu - a 1922 landmark that has hosted cultural events for over a century. It cites the state’s $30 million investment in the theatre and seeks state ownership to preserve its cultural significance, ensure continued public access, and support arts programming. The resolution requests collaboration with arts organizations to develop an operational plan but is non-binding, serving as a recommendation rather than a law.