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This concurrent resolution supports the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's request for additional resources and an extended timeline through fiscal year 2026-2027. The resolution acknowledges the State's constitutional duty to protect Native Hawaiian rights, including cultural and traditional ones, and highlights the Working Group's mission to prevent the misuse of Native Hawaiian intellectual property. The Working Group, established in 2023 and composed of representatives from various Native Hawaiian organizations, was tasked with developing solutions and recommendations for the Legislature. However, the resolution recognizes that the Working Group needs more time and funding to conduct essential community consultations, ensuring that proposed solutions reflect the collective input of Native Hawaiians. This extension is seen as crucial for advancing reconciliation, justice, and self-determination for Native Hawaiians, and for preserving the integrity of their cultural assets, which are vital to community well-being and contribute significantly to Hawaii's economy, particularly its tourism and creative industries.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2026