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This 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 floating 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 a previous Act 45 from 2019 that authorized special purpose revenue bonds for the project, noting that while those bonds were never issued due to higher cost estimates, the need for a floating drydock remains urgent. The resolution formally expresses support for the project and calls for certified copies to be sent to key federal officials, including the President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and Hawaii's congressional delegation, underscoring the strategic importance of continued investment in modern ship maintenance infrastructure.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2025