Const. Art. XV, §5

State Motto

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This section sets the official motto of Hawaii. It is a short, ceremonial rule with no duties or penalties.

everyone

The constitution, as written — Motto

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The motto of the State shall be, "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono." [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Cross References Statutory provision, see §5-9. Law Journals and Reviews The Life of the Law is Perpetuated in Righteousness: The Jurisprudence of William S. Richardson. 33 UH L. Rev. 99 (2010).

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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