RELATING TO THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE.
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 622-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
Summary
The bill earmarks general‑revenue money for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to fund the Military and Community Relations Office. It is intended to improve coordination among state, federal and military partners and to support local business readiness, workforce pathways, and in‑state manufacturing tied to defense activities. Strengthening this office is presented as a way to capture more federal defense spending for Hawaii’s economy.
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