Report Title:
Office of Planning; Intl Market Trends of the Pacific Rim
Description:
Expands the objectives and policies for the economy in the Hawaii State Planning Act to include up-to-date market trends in the Pacific Rim with planning, overseas representation, and reports.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2539 |
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TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2002 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to economic development.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii lacks updated market trend information concerning the Pacific Rim, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the Russian Far East, and China. To establish a competitive edge in trade and cultural relationships with these countries, Hawaii must expand its state planning objectives to include such information gathering.
The purpose of this Act is to expand the objectives and policies for the economy in the Hawaii State Planning Act to include up-to-date market trends in the Pacific Rim by expanding overseas representation.
SECTION 2. Section 226-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) To achieve the general economic objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:
(1) Expand Hawaii's national and international marketing, communication, and organizational ties, to increase the State's capacity to adjust to and capitalize upon economic changes and opportunities occurring outside the State[.], including expanding overseas representation with trade offices and representatives pursuant to sections 201-81, 201-82, and 201-83 throughout the Pacific Rim to provide reports of up-to-date market trends and trade contracts.
(2) Promote Hawaii as an attractive market for environmentally and socially sound investment activities that benefit Hawaii's people.
(3) Seek broader outlets for new or expanded Hawaii business investments.
(4) Expand existing markets and penetrate new markets for Hawaii's products and services.
(5) Assure that the basic economic needs of Hawaii's people are maintained in the event of disruptions in overseas transportation.
(6) Strive to achieve a level of construction activity responsive to, and consistent with, state growth objectives.
(7) Encourage the formation of cooperatives and other favorable marketing arrangements at the local or regional level to assist Hawaii's small scale producers, manufacturers, and distributors.
(8) Encourage labor-intensive activities that are economically satisfying and which offer opportunities for upward mobility.
(9) Foster greater cooperation and coordination between the government and private sectors in developing Hawaii's employment and economic growth opportunities.
(10) Stimulate the development and expansion of economic activities which will benefit areas with substantial or expected employment problems.
(11) Maintain acceptable working conditions and standards for Hawaii's workers.
(12) Provide equal employment opportunities for all segments of Hawaii's population through affirmative action and nondiscrimination measures.
(13) Encourage businesses that have favorable financial multiplier effects within Hawaii's economy.
(14) Promote and protect intangible resources in Hawaii, such as scenic beauty and the aloha spirit, which are vital to a healthy economy.
(15) Increase effective communication between the educational community and the private sector to develop relevant curricula and training programs to meet future employment needs in general, and requirements of new, potential growth industries in particular.
(16) Foster a business climate in Hawaii--including attitudes, tax and regulatory policies, and financial and technical assistance programs--that is conducive to the expansion of existing enterprises and the creation and attraction of new business and industry."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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