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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes an honorary ambassador to Canada position within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new position, an honorary ambassador to Canada, within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, 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 this appointment will not be subject to the standard hiring procedures outlined in chapter 76 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover the salary and expenses for one full-time equivalent position for this honorary ambassador, and the entire act is set to become effective on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1863&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1863_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1863_HD1_HSCR413-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1863_HD1_HSCR413-26_.pdf |
| HB1863_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1863_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1863_.HTM |
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