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HI HR203

HI HR203
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 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)

Last Action

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

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