§226‑6  Objectives and policies for
the economy--in general.  (a)  Planning for the State's economy in general
shall be directed toward achievement of the following objectives:



(1)  Increased and diversified employment
opportunities to achieve full employment, increased income and job choice, and
improved living standards for Hawaii's people, while at the same time
stimulating the development and expansion of economic activities capitalizing
on defense, dual-use, and science and technology assets, particularly on the
neighbor islands where employment opportunities may be limited.



(2)  A steadily growing and diversified economic base
that is not overly dependent on a few industries, and includes the development
and expansion of industries on the neighbor islands.



(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.



(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)  Stimulate the development and expansion of
economic activities capitalizing on defense, dual-use, and science and
technology assets, particularly on the neighbor islands where employment
opportunities may be limited.



(14)  Encourage businesses that have favorable
financial multiplier effects within Hawaii's economy, particularly with respect
to emerging industries in science and technology.



(15)  Promote and protect intangible resources in
Hawaii, such as scenic beauty and the aloha spirit, which are vital to a
healthy economy.



(16)  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.



(17)  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. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2;
am L 1986, c 276, §5; am L 1988, c 70, §4; am L 1993, c 213, §4; am L 2009, c
167, §2]