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HI SR46

HI SR46
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION requesting the department of business, economic development, and tourism to review and evaluate the COST-BENEFIT AND return on investment of a possible sponsorship of a michelin guide for restaurants across the state.

AI Summary

This resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a comprehensive review of potentially sponsoring a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide. The resolution provides context by highlighting that the Michelin Guide, known for its prestigious star-based restaurant evaluations, has already published guides for several U.S. regions but currently does not cover Hawaii. The background notes that Hawaii's culinary scene is rapidly evolving, attracting Michelin-starred chefs, and a 2022 workforce assessment identified culinary staffing as a critical need. The resolution suggests that a Michelin Guide could offer significant benefits, including attracting diners, providing career opportunities for sous chefs, generating publicity, and potentially raising overall restaurant standards. By requesting this evaluation, the legislature aims to understand the potential economic and promotional value of sponsoring a Michelin Guide for Hawaii's restaurant industry, with the ultimate goal of transmitting the findings to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). (on 04/02/2025)

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