SB 2581 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Summary
Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of offices in out-of-state locations to include serving Hawaii's businesses and tourism efforts through various initiatives. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out‑of-state office in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing office and Taipei office to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM.
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Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
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