HI HR72

Urges Hawaii Department of Defense and Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce to establish a working group to assess feasibility of a Consolidated Military Transition, Immersion, and Education Center.

Working group must include representatives from military base commanders, Hawaii National Guard, State Legislature, Governor's Office, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaii Veterans Affairs, and other relevant stakeholders.

Director of the Military Affairs Council or designee shall convene and chair the working group, with operational planning focused on efficiency, cost containment, consolidation, and public-private partnerships.

Working group must submit a report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2014 Regular Session convening.

Center would consolidate military relocation support services and provide transition, immersion, and education resources for military personnel and families relocating to Hawaii.