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

This bill formally establishes a sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Yamagata Prefecture in Japan to strengthen existing cultural, economic, and educational ties. It encourages collaboration in areas such as agriculture, culinary arts, sustainable tourism, clean energy, and workforce development through pilot programs and memoranda of understanding. The resolution directs state officials to work with Japanese counterparts to expand trade opportunities, promote cultural exchange, and support community initiatives benefiting residents and businesses in both regions.