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HI HR114
Resolution
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants across Hawaii.
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Michelin Guide has expanded from New York City (2005) to include guides for Atlanta, California, Colorado, Chicago, Florida, and Washington, D.C., but does not currently send inspectors to Hawaii.
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Notes Hawaii's culinary scene is evolving and attracting Michelin-starred chefs, positioning the state as a destination for food enthusiasts.
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Cites a 2022 Hawaii Tourism Authority assessment identifying culinary staff as among the most in-demand and difficult-to-fill positions in the state's workforce.
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Requests county assistance in financing the Michelin Guide and directs certified copies be sent to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and all county mayors.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Sponsor A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.
Tourism
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).
3/27/2025