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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
05/08/2026
05/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of out-of-state offices to include collaboration with tourism agencies and stakeholders to execute tourism strategies. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish outof-state offices in Seoul, Republic of Korea and Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Republic of the Philippines. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing and Taipei offices to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill expands the purposes for which the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) can establish and operate out-of-state offices to include working with tourism agencies and stakeholders to implement tourism strategies. It also requires and allocates funds for DBEDT to set up new offices in Seoul, South Korea, and Laoag, Philippines, and provides additional funding for existing offices in Beijing and Taipei to promote "Made in Hawaii" products and boost exports of goods made in Hawaii.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 03/30/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Tourism and Travel
Foreign Trade
- ‐ Export Promotion and Regulation
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