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This concurrent resolution strongly supports the construction of a floating drydock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, recognizing its critical importance to the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet maintenance and readiness efforts. The resolution highlights that the new drydock would expand the shipyard's capacity to service submarines and surface vessels, thereby strengthening national defense. Additionally, it emphasizes the potential economic benefits for Hawaii, including job creation, investment attraction, and workforce development in maritime and defense industries. The resolution references Act 45 from 2019, which originally authorized special purpose revenue bonds for the project, but notes that due to increased cost estimates, those bonds were never issued. Despite this setback, the Legislature affirms the ongoing need for the floating drydock and its alignment with the Navy's strategic objectives in the Pacific. The resolution formally expresses support for the project and directs that certified copies be sent to key federal officials, including the President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Indo-Pacific Command Commander, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2025