REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE WAYS TO EXPAND REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY DISCOURAGE OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE STATE.

Summary

The House concurrent resolution directs the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate ways to expand remote‑work opportunities for Hawaii residents and to lower obstacles that discourage companies outside the state from hiring them. It calls for the department to look at tax, regulatory and onboarding processes, while keeping worker protections intact. The findings must be reported to the Legislature before the 2027 regular session.

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