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This resolution supports the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's request for additional resources and time to complete its critical work in fiscal year 2025-2026. Established by a previous concurrent resolution (H.C.R. No. 108), the Working Group comprises representatives from key Native Hawaiian organizations and is tasked with developing solutions to prevent inappropriate appropriation of Native Hawaiian intellectual property. The resolution recognizes the state's constitutional mandate to protect Native Hawaiian rights and the importance of conducting culturally appropriate community consultations, which require extra time and resources. The Working Group aims to submit recommendations and proposed legislation to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session, with the broader goal of supporting Native Hawaiian self-determination and protecting cultural assets. The resolution highlights the economic significance of Hawaiian culture, noting that creative industries contribute $4.8 billion to Hawaii's gross domestic product, and emphasizes that preserving intellectual property is crucial for maintaining cultural authenticity and respect. By supporting this extension, the legislature acknowledges the complexity of the work and the need for thorough, meaningful outcomes for the Native Hawaiian community.

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