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This resolution strongly supports the construction of a new floating drydock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, emphasizing its critical importance to national defense and economic development. The resolution highlights that the drydock would expand the shipyard's capacity to service submarines and surface vessels, thereby strengthening the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet maintenance and readiness capabilities. It notes that previous legislation (Act 45 from 2019) had authorized special purpose revenue bonds for such a project, though those bonds were never issued due to higher-than-expected cost estimates. The resolution also underscores the potential economic benefits for Hawaii, including job creation, investment attraction, and workforce development in maritime and defense industries. By formally expressing support, the Hawaii House of Representatives seeks to encourage continued investment in modern ship maintenance infrastructure and reinforce Hawaii's strategic role in Navy operations in the Pacific. The resolution calls for transmitting certified copies 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, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2025