FailedFiled Jan 17, 2025
Sponsor: ILAGAN
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Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.
Apr 17, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an office in the Republic of the Philippines to promote trade, cultural exchange, and support for Hawaiian businesses. It provides state funding for the 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 fiscal years to cover the office’s creation and operation. The measure seeks to deepen economic ties with the Philippines, home to a large Filipino community in Hawaii.
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