H.C.R. No. 211 Summary

• Urges the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions to adopt import substitution as a key economic development strategy to reduce reliance on imports and diversify the economy.

• Directs relevant state agencies to identify priority sectors for local production, develop supportive policies and incentives, and collaborate with private, academic, and community stakeholders to foster innovation.

• Requires the Governor, Mayors of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai counties, and the Mayor of Honolulu to submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session convening.

• Cites historical precedent from Hawaii's 19th and early 20th-century sugar and pineapple industries, as well as neighboring economies that protected domestic sectors to build industrial capacity.