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This resolution supports the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group's request for more resources and an extended deadline for their work through fiscal year 2026-2027. The Working Group, established to address the protection of Native Hawaiian intellectual property—which refers to traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, and innovations belonging to Native Hawaiians—was tasked with developing solutions to prevent its misuse. The resolution acknowledges the State's constitutional duty to protect Native Hawaiian rights, the complexity of the Working Group's mission, and the necessity of culturally appropriate community consultations to ensure their recommendations reflect the community's needs. It also highlights that extending resources to the Working Group aligns with the State's commitment to reconciliation and self-determination for Native Hawaiians, recognizing that indigenous communities controlling their cultural resources often experience greater economic stability and cultural vibrancy, which in turn benefits the State's economy, particularly its tourism industry.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2026