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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION relating to economic development and technology.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions to pursue import substitution as a strategic approach to economic growth and diversification. Recognizing the state's historical vulnerability due to heavy reliance on imports, the resolution calls for identifying priority sectors where local production can reduce dependency, developing supportive policies and incentives, and fostering collaboration among private, academic, and community stakeholders. Drawing on historical examples from Hawaii's sugar and pineapple industries and pre-contact self-sufficiency, as well as learning from neighboring economies' protective economic development models, the resolution requests relevant agencies to promote local manufacturing, agriculture, and energy production. Additionally, the resolution asks the Governor and Mayors of each county to submit a report with findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2026 Regular Session. The resolution will be transmitted to key government officials including the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture, Executive Director of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and Mayors of Hawaii's counties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 03/28/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=203&year=2025 |
HR203_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-21-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/HR203_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-21-25_.PDF |
BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/HR203_.HTM |
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