§226‑9  Objective and policies for the
economy--federal expenditures.  (a)  Planning for the State's economy with
regard to federal expenditures shall be directed towards achievement of the
objective of a stable federal investment base as an integral component of Hawaii's economy.



(b)  To achieve the federal expenditures
objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:



(1)  Encourage the sustained flow of federal
expenditures in Hawaii that generates long-term government civilian employment;



(2)  Promote Hawaii's supportive role in national
defense, in a manner consistent with Hawaii's social, environmental, and
cultural goals by building upon dual-use and defense applications to develop
thriving ocean engineering, aerospace research and development, and related
dual-use technology sectors in Hawaii's economy;



(3)  Promote the development of federally supported
activities in Hawaii that respect statewide economic concerns, are sensitive to
community needs, and minimize adverse impacts on Hawaii's environment;



(4)  Increase opportunities for entry and advancement
of Hawaii's people into federal government service;



(5)  Promote federal use of local commodities,
services, and facilities available in Hawaii;



(6)  Strengthen federal-state-county communication and
coordination in all federal activities that affect Hawaii; and



(7)  Pursue the return of federally controlled lands
in Hawaii that are not required for either the defense of the nation or for
other purposes of national importance, and promote the mutually beneficial
exchanges of land between federal agencies, the State, and the counties. [L
1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §8; am L 2006, c 65, §3; am L 2009, c
167, §5]