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HCR 19

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON MILITARY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP IN HAWAII.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Diamond Garcia and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges its Governor to create a task force to strengthen civilian-military relationships and coordination on state policy matters.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 501).
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Bill Summary · HCR 19

Legislative bill overview

HCR 19 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's Governor to establish a task force focused on strengthening the relationship between Hawaii's civilian government and the military. The resolution calls for developing strategies to enhance public-military cooperation and partnership in the state.

Why is this important

Hawaii hosts significant U.S. military installations and personnel, making civil-military relations a substantive governance issue affecting state policy, land use, environmental protection, and community development. How effectively the state and military coordinate impacts everything from emergency preparedness to economic development and infrastructure planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and authority clarification: The resolution doesn't specify the task force's exact mandate, timeline, budget, or decision-making authority, raising questions about whether it will be advisory-only or have substantive power
  • Military influence concerns: Critics may worry that formalizing a dedicated partnership mechanism could give military interests disproportionate influence over state decisions on environmental issues, land use, or indigenous Hawaiian concerns
  • Resource allocation questions: No funding mechanism is detailed, leaving unclear how the task force would be staffed and whether it represents efficient use of state resources versus addressing other priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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