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HI HCR3

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes a draft Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the State of Hawaii and the League of Cities of the Philippines to strengthen political, social, and economic cooperation.

  • Acknowledges Hawaii's interest in promoting ties with the Philippines due to the substantial Filipino-descended population residing in Hawaii who maintain cultural, commercial, and financial connections to the Philippines.

  • Notes that Hawaii and the League of Cities of the Philippines share common goals of fostering effective local governments, developing camaraderie, and sharing knowledge and capacities among local governments.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the President of the Republic of the Philippines, the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Hawaii's Governor, all county mayors, and Philippine government officials and business organizations.

Legislative Description

Recognition; League of Cities of the Philippines

Last Action

(H) The committees on INT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Awana, Hashem, Brower, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Tsuji, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Tokioka, Marumoto.

2/16/2012

Committee Referrals

International Affairs1/20/2012

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