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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs under the Governor's Office for administrative purposes only. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill declares the State of Hawaii an "ocean cluster," which is defined as a hub for ocean-centered culture, stewardship, economic opportunity, and innovation, aiming to leverage the state's unique position and Native Hawaiian knowledge to foster growth in the "blue economy"—the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic gain while preserving ecosystems. To achieve this, it establishes the Office of Marine Affairs within the Governor's Office for administrative purposes, headed by a Marine Affairs Coordinator who will be responsible for developing statewide marine strategies, promoting technology-enabled marine industries, and reporting annually to the Governor and Legislature. The bill also transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to this new office and appropriates funds for the full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/19/2026)
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=2907&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2907_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2907_SD1_SSCR2436_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2907_SD1_SSCR2436_.pdf |
| SB2907_TESTIMONY_EDT-AEN_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2907_TESTIMONY_EDT-AEN_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2907_.HTM |
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