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SB 3167: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; HTDC; BLUE ECONOMY; OCEAN AND MARITIME TECHNOLOGY; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; COASTAL RESILIENCY; AQUACULTURE; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-26

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-10: The recommendation was not adopted.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy.  Requires an annual report to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Housing15MIN
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Housing

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism15MIN
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

Senate Standing Committee on Housing35SEC
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Housing

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism35SEC
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

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