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This concurrent resolution urges Hawaii's governor to establish a task force on military partnership aimed at improving the relationship between the military and the public in Hawaii. The context for this resolution includes Hawaii hosting over 42,000 active duty military personnel across fourteen military facilities, with most located on Oahu, and recent challenges like the Red Hill fuel leaks that have strained public-military relations. The proposed task force would include key leaders such as the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker, Honolulu Mayor, and the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. The task force is requested to explore potential mutual benefits of military resources, including sharing water resources, sports facilities, housing, land for farming, water treatment technologies, electrical power production, and employment opportunities. The resolution requires the task force to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature at least twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, with the ultimate goal of developing a more collaborative and beneficial relationship between the military and Hawaii's residents.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2025