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HI SCR204
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Urges Hawaii's executive and legislative branches to promote and support the Global Alliance for International Collaboration in Space (GALIX) initiative, a multinational coalition coordinated through the Governor Ariyoshi Foundation's Hawaii Space Industry Innovation Program (HiSPACE).
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Recognizes Hawaii's strategic assets for space enterprise including its mid-Pacific near-equatorial location, Moon and Mars-like terrain, scientific expertise, and established relationships with NASA, JAXA, ESA, and other international space agencies.
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Calls for state administrative and funding support to advance GALIX goals including space education, training, research, and development that could enable collaborative missions to the Moon, Mars, and other solar system bodies.
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Commends the Governor Ariyoshi Foundation for its leadership in supporting space research and exploration and establishing Hawaii as headquarters for GALIX as a vehicle for public-private partnerships and international space alliances.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, relevant state and federal officials, military commanders, the Federal Aviation Administration, and NASA.
Legislative Description
Urging The Executive And Legislative Branches Of The State Of Hawaii To Promote And Realize The Vision And Full Potential Of The Global Alliance For International Collaboration In Space Initiative And Explore Ways To Provide State Administrative And Funding Support For The Initiative, In Consultation With The Hawaii Space Industry Innovation Program And Governor Ariyoshi Foundation.
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kapela voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
4/8/2021