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HI HCR180
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ken Ito
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AI Summary
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Requests the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to evaluate and develop recommendations for initiating a sister-state relationship with British Columbia, Canada.
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Cites British Columbia's diverse population of over four million, shared social and economic issues with Hawaii, and role as a significant generator of tourism to Hawaii.
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Identifies potential benefits of the relationship including expanded tourism, strengthened cultural bonds, and increased opportunities for economic, social, cultural, educational, and environmental exchanges.
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Requires the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to report its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2018 Regular Session.
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Notes Hawaii currently maintains sixteen sister-state relationships, none with Canadian provinces.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship With The Province Of British Columbia, Canada, And To Forward Its Recommendations To The Legislature, Pursuant To Section 229-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Further Action.
Sister-State
Last Action
Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 30
3/14/2017