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HI SB817
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
S.B. 817 Summary
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Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes section 201-81.
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Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to DBEDT for establishing and operating the Philippines office.
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Identifies economic development opportunities with the Philippines, noting Filipinos represent approximately 25 percent of Hawaii's population and are major contributors across economic sectors.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Out-of-state Offices.
Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/14/2025