HB2474: Relating To International Relations.

What this measure contains

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)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 28, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 17, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 28, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Apr 9, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· May 2, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

3

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

2

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Members listed for this decision

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