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HI SCR125
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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Requests the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to evaluate and develop recommendations for establishing a sister-state relationship with British Columbia, Canada.
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Notes that Hawaii currently maintains 16 sister-state relationships but none with Canadian provinces, and British Columbia's population of over 4 million faces similar social and economic issues as Hawaii.
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Cites British Columbia as a significant generator of tourism to Hawaii and notes its recreational activities attract many Hawaiian travelers.
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Requires the Hawaii Sister-State Committee to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the 2018 Regular Session.
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Chairperson of the Hawaii Sister-State Committee.
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 IAA/ETT, WAM.
3/15/2017