HB 2474: LEGISLATURE; GOVERNOR; INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; SISTER-STATE OR PROVINCE PARTNERSHIPS; HAWAII SISTER-STATE AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS COMMISSION

Authorizes the State to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments; national ministries, departments, or agencies; provincial or regional governments; or international intergovernmental bodies relevant to the interests of the State or an international partner.  Expands the definition of sister-state or province partnerships to include a partnership between the State and a prefecture or foreign nation.  Requires the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a sister-state or province partnership or international cooperative agreement will enhance certain key state initiatives.  (CD1)