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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Sam Kong (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2235&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2235_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2235_HD2_HSCR622-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2235_HD2_HSCR622-26_.pdf |
| HB2235_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2235_HD1_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2235_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2235_HD1_HSCR196-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2235_HD1_HSCR196-26_.pdf |
| HB2235_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2235_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2235_.HTM |
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