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HI HCR140

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kapela

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is urged to evaluate and develop recommendations for initiating a memorandum of understanding between Hawaii and New Zealand.

  • Memorandum would strengthen ties in economic development, arts and cultural exchange, education, environmental sustainability, trade, tourism, and disaster preparedness.

  • Governor is urged to consult with relevant government agencies and stakeholders to implement the memorandum of understanding and facilitate ongoing collaboration.

  • State agencies, educational institutions, business organizations, and cultural institutions are encouraged to develop collaborative programs with New Zealand counterparts following establishment of the memorandum.

  • Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Hawaii And New Zealand To Foster Stronger Ties In Economic Development, Arts And Cultural Exchange, Education, And Environmental Sustainability.

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/27/2025
Economic Development3/14/2025

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