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HRS §229-1

What key terms mean in this law

This section defines two important terms used in this law. It explains what the Commission is and what a sister-state or province partnership means. These definitions help clarify the rest of the chapter.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Commission" means the Hawaii sister-state and international partnerships commission established under section 229-2. "Sister-state or province partnership" means a partnership between the State of Hawaii and the state or province or similar governmental or political subdivision of a foreign nation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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