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 resolution directs the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate how to increase remote employment opportunities for Hawaiians and to identify ways to make it easier for companies outside the state to hire them. It targets Hawaii residents seeking higher‑wage jobs and out‑of‑state employers who may be deterred by tax or regulatory uncertainty. The goal is to retain talent, diversify the economy, and boost household incomes.

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