HI HR165

Encourages the Governor to transfer administration of the Office of International Affairs from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Cites Hawaii's critical role in international affairs due to its central Pacific location and successful hosting of the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting.

Notes the Lieutenant Governor's active participation on the APEC Hawaii Host Committee and role in coordinating government resources for the international summit.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.