Article XV — State Boundaries; Capital; Flag; Language and Motto
Boundaries
The State of Hawaii shall consist of all the islands, together with their appurtenant reefs and territorial waters, included in the Territory of Hawaii on the date of enactment of the Admission Act, except the atoll known as Palmyra Island; together with the islands of Midway and Wake.
[Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Capital
The capital of the State shall be the City of Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
[Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
State Flag
The flag of the State shall be the flag now in use as the flag of Hawaii, unless otherwise provided by law.
[Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Official Languages
English and Hawaiian shall be the official languages of Hawaii, except that Hawaiian shall be required for public acts and transactions only as provided by law.
[Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Motto
The motto of the State shall be: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.
[Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]