Bill > HB1863

This bill establishes a new position, the Honorary Ambassador to Canada, within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Business Development and Support Division, with the purpose of fostering economic, cultural, and business ties between the State and Canada. The ambassador will be appointed by the governor for a four-year term and will be exempt from certain civil service regulations, meaning their appointment will not be subject to the usual hiring processes outlined in chapter 76 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover the costs associated with establishing this full-time position, and the entire act is set to become effective on July 1, 3050.