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This concurrent resolution requests the establishment of a working group to study the feasibility of creating a Hawaii Cultural Trust, a proposed mechanism to preserve and promote Hawaii's cultural resources. The working group would comprise key government officials, including chairs of legislative committees on culture and arts, directors from various state agencies like Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, and representatives from organizations such as the Hawaii Council for the Humanities and Native Hawaiian cultural groups. The group's primary objectives would include identifying potential funding sources (public, private, and philanthropic), exploring tax incentives to encourage donations, evaluating the potential impact on cultural institutions and communities, assessing administrative and legal frameworks, and drafting recommendations for legislative action. The working group would be required 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 sustaining its rich cultural heritage through innovative financial and organizational strategies.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

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