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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, WITH INPUT FROM THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING A NATIVE HAWAIIAN RESEARCH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
WHEREAS, Hawaii's technology-related industries have shown strong growth and potential for expansion; and
WHEREAS, the development of a research, science, and technology park can be an important step in creating and sustaining a vibrant high-technology industry in the State; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs who have the desire but lack the resources to develop projects in the research, science, and technology fields; and
WHEREAS, a Native Hawaiian research, science, and technology park could be crucial for preparing Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs to adequately deal with inevitable business start-up challenges by providing invaluable resources and professional expertise; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of
the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011,
that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, with input
from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, is requested to examine the feasibility of
establishing, with the assistance of Native Hawaiian business organizations, a
Native Hawaiian research, science, and technology park that will serve as an
incubator and resource center for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs; provided that
funding for this examination is provided by the Native Hawaiian Advancement
Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Business, Economic
Development, and Tourism is requested to consider the feasibility of:
(1) Identifying and seeking the assistance of Native Hawaiian business organizations with the potential or willingness to participate in the development of a Native Hawaiian research, science, and technology park;
(2) Establishing a loan program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs to locate and conduct operations in Hawaii;
(3) Issuing revenue bonds to assist in the financing of the costs of projects developed by Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs and related to research, science, and technology;
(4) Entering into long-term leases with Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs for the siting and development of research, science, and technology projects; and
(5) Promoting conferences, symposia, seminars, and institutes in research, science, and technology;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is requested to identify qualified personnel to administer and effectuate the objectives of the Native Hawaiian research, science, and technology park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of
Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is requested to report to the
Legislature its findings and recommendations, including any proposed
legislation, no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular
Session of 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be
transmitted to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and
the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Native Hawaiian Research, Science, and Technology Park; OHA; DHHL