Act 181, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).
Summary
The bill lets the state enter into nonbinding cooperative agreements with foreign national governments, ministries, regional bodies and other international partners. It also broadens the definition of sister‑state or province partnerships to include prefectures and entire foreign nations. The Hawaii Sister‑State and International Partnerships Commission must evaluate how each partnership supports key state goals such as economic development, education, agriculture and climate resilience.
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