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HR 187·HI·house

ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE PREFECTURE OF YAMAGATA, JAPAN.

Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: GARRETT
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Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1658-26), recommending adoption.

Apr 1, 2026

Summary

The resolution creates a sister‑state relationship linking Hawaii with Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, and encourages joint projects in trade, tourism, education, agriculture, clean energy and cultural exchange. It affects state officials, local businesses, schools and community groups by promoting collaborative pilot programs and formal agreements. The measure aims to deepen economic and cultural ties that already exist between the two regions.

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