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HI HB603

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

  • Directs OHA to convene a working group to develop a Native Hawaiian marketing program that would promote and support Hawaiian-owned businesses through marketing and technical assistance

  • Requires OHA to submit reports to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 and 2027 regular sessions on program design, implementation, and long-term viability

  • Reports must include relevant data and any proposed legislation

  • Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before taking effect)

Legislative Description

Relating To Native Hawaiian Business Marketing.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/4/2025
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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