RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.

This is a House Resolution (not a binding bill), urging Hawaii to explore import substitution as an economic strategy. It directs state agencies and county leaders to identify sectors where local production could replace imports (like food or energy), develop supporting policies, and collaborate with businesses and communities. Officials must submit a 2026 report with recommendations, including potential new legislation. The resolution does not create new laws but seeks to guide future policy discussions on economic diversification.