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This bill appropriates funds from the state's general revenues to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants across Hawaii for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The Michelin Guide, which is a prestigious restaurant rating system originating in France, will be funded by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) with the aim of promoting Hawaii's culinary scene and potentially boosting tourism. The specific amount of funding is not specified in the bill, but it will be "so much thereof as may be necessary" during those two fiscal years. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, suggesting that the state sees potential value in using the internationally recognized Michelin Guide as a tool to attract visitors and highlight the quality of Hawaii's restaurants.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2026