Bill > HB2235

This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities, recognizing the significant economic contribution of federal defense contracting to Hawaii's economy and the need for coordinated efforts in workforce development, business readiness, and in-state manufacturing and sustainment capacity. The bill aims to improve public service delivery, economic resilience, and Hawaii's ability to attract and retain federal investment by enhancing the office's capacity for communication and program administration related to these defense activities, with the appropriation effective on July 1, 3000.