Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 23: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1903-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 23 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HAWAII'S FOOD MANUFACTURING STRENGTHS AND STRATEGIC MARKETS. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1903-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); Joe Gedeon (Republican); Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic); Matthias Kusch (Democratic); and 6 more.