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HI HR204
Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Gene Ward
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AI Summary
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House Resolution 204 supports 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.
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Hawaii is identified as an ideal location due to its volcanic rock being over 95 percent chemically identical to Moon and Mars rock, strategic equatorial location, aerospace expertise, and terrain similar to lunar and Martian environments.
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The International MoonBase Alliance plans to provide land on Hawaii's Island to construct research facilities and MoonBase prototypes, with potential collaboration on a two-campus Lunar University involving NASA's Ames Research Center.
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The initiative is expected to create high-paying job opportunities in robotics, renewable energy, additive manufacturing, and related industries that could benefit Hawaii's economy and workforce retention.
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Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Governor, NASA Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific, and the Director 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