Conference committee backs bill authorizing nonbinding international cooperative agreements
Committee recommended HB 2474, authorizing the state to enter nonbinding international cooperative agreements and expanding sister‑state/province definitions; the Hawaii Sister State & International Partnerships Commission will evaluate partnerships' alignment with state initiatives and the act would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Committee members described HB 2474 as authorizing the state to enter nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments, ministries, provinces or intergovernmental bodies when relevant to state interests. The amendments broaden the definition of sister-state or province partnerships (including prefectures or foreign nations) and require the Hawaii Sister State & International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a partnership will enhance key state initiatives.
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