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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of offices in out-of-state locations to include serving Hawaii's businesses and tourism efforts through various initiatives. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an outof-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing office and Taipei office to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products.
AI Summary
This bill expands the purposes of out-of-state offices managed by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to better serve Hawaii's businesses and tourism efforts, including creating stable connections with other regions, organizing trade missions, marketing Hawaii products and services, acting as an information hub, matching businesses with opportunities, and promoting tourism. It specifically mandates and appropriates funds for DBEDT to establish a new office in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and also allocates funds for the existing Beijing and Taipei offices to promote "Made in Hawaii" products and boost exports.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM. (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2581&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2581_.HTM |
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