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HI HCR211

HI HCR211
Relating To Economic Development And Technology.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION relating to economic development and technology.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution addresses Hawaii's economic development strategy by urging state and local government entities to explore import substitution as a method for economic growth. Specifically, the resolution calls on relevant agencies to identify sectors where local production could reduce reliance on imports, develop supportive policies and incentives, and collaborate with private, academic, and community stakeholders to foster innovation. Drawing on historical examples such as Hawaii's sugar and pineapple industries and pre-contact self-sufficiency, the resolution highlights the potential benefits of reducing economic vulnerability through domestic production. The resolution requests that the Governor and county mayors submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the 2026 Regular Session, and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to key government officials involved in business, economic development, agriculture, and technology. The underlying context is Hawaii's current heavy dependence on imports and the desire to diversify and strengthen local economic capacity by learning from successful import substitution models used in other economies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 03/28/2025)

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