States / Hawaii / HB 1943

HB 1943 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of out-of-state offices to include collaboration with tourism agencies and stakeholders to execute tourism strategies. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish out‑of-state offices in Seoul, Republic of Korea and Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Republic of the Philippines. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing and Taipei offices to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products.

Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
78 · High