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HI HCR229

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for the International Moonbase Alliance's plan to build an International Lunar Research and Development Park on the Island of Hawaii to advance space exploration and lunar settlement research

  • Highlights Hawaii's strategic advantages for this initiative including its equatorial location, aerospace expertise, and volcanic terrain that is over 95% chemically identical to the Moon and Mars

  • Notes potential for the partnership to create high-paying jobs in robotics, renewable energy, additive manufacturing, and related industries while retaining talented young workers in Hawaii

  • References ongoing conversations between the International Moonbase Alliance and NASA's Ames Research Center about establishing a two-campus Lunar University with one location on the Island of Hawaii

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, NASA Administrator, FAA Administrator, US Indo-Pacific Command, US Army Pacific, and the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

Legislative Description

Supporting The Intent Of The International Moonbase Alliance To Advance Space Exploration And Space Settlement In The State By Building An International Lunar Research And Development Park On The Island Of Hawaii.

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Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, C. Lee excused (2).

3/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2019
Economic Development & Business3/14/2019

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