HI HB1943

Expands the authorized purposes of Hawaii's out-of-state offices to include collaboration with tourism agencies and stakeholders to execute tourism strategies

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a new out-of-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027 to establish the Seoul office

Appropriates additional unspecified general fund amounts for the existing Beijing, Philippines, and Taipei offices to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase exports

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating amounts to be determined)