HI HR212

Authorizes and requests the Governor to establish a sister-state relationship between Hawaii and the state of Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaïr of the Kingdom of Morocco through the Hawaii Sister-State Committee.

Relationship shall include economic, social, governmental, educational, and cultural exchange programs between the two states.

Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaïr will be offered the same privileges and honors extended to Hawaii's existing 15 sister-states and provinces.

Governor and Hawaii Sister-State Committee must report to the Legislature on progress by 20 days before the convening of the 2012 Regular Session.

Requests assistance from the U.S. Secretary of State, Embassy in Rabat, Hawaii's business community, and directs certified copies be sent to relevant U.S. and Moroccan officials.