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This resolution requests the establishment of a working group to study the feasibility of creating a Hawaii Cultural Trust to preserve and promote Hawaii's cultural resources. The proposed working group would include key government officials such as chairs of legislative committees on culture and arts, directors from various state agencies (like Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts), and leaders from organizations like the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Hawaii Tourism Authority. The working group would also invite representatives from cultural organizations, including the Hawaii Council for the Humanities, a Native Hawaiian cultural organization, a nonprofit arts organization, and a university research institution. Their primary tasks would include identifying potential funding sources, exploring tax incentives, evaluating the potential impact of a cultural trust, assessing administrative and legal frameworks, and drafting recommendations for legislative action. The group is requested to submit a comprehensive report with findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature by twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, reflecting Hawaii's commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and supporting sustainable cultural institutions.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2025