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HI SR46
HI SR46Requesting 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
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2025
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)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR46_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SR46_SD1_SSCR1451_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SR46_SD1_SSCR1451_.pdf |
| SR46_TESTIMONY_EDT_03-25-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SR46_TESTIMONY_EDT_03-25-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR46_.HTM |
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