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HRS §5-9

State motto

This section makes the Hawaiian phrase the official state motto and gives its English translation. It does not create any duties or rules for residents.

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The statute, as written — State motto

The motto "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono", is adopted, established, and designated as the official motto of the State. It is translated into English to mean "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness".
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.