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HI HB2235
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Appropriates general revenue funds (amount unspecified) for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Military and Community Relations Office within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
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Supports enhanced intergovernmental coordination between state, federal, and military partners on defense-related matters, workforce development, and community relations.
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Aims to strengthen Hawaii's capacity to compete for federal defense contracts, which have increased by approximately $1 billion annually in recent years.
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Targets improvements in local business readiness, workforce education-to-career pathways, and in-state advanced manufacturing, repair, and sustainment capabilities.
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Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).
Legislative Description
Relating To The Military And Community Relations Office.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026