Bill Sponsor
Hawaii House Bill 1785
Session 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Tourism Governance.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Apr 12, 2022
Sponsors
Democrat
Richard H.K. Onishi
Democrat
Della Au Belatti
Democrat
John M. Mizuno
Democrat
Dee Morikawa
Republican
Val Okimoto
Democrat
Sean Quinlan
Democrat
Gregg Takayama
First Action
Jan 21, 2022
Latest Action
Apr 19, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1785
State
Hawaii
Session
2022 Regular Session
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
House Votes (2)
Senate Votes (4)
Motion Text
The committees on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.
Summary
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Appropriates general funds for the study. Establishes 4 pillars under which the Hawaii Tourism Authority shall operate programs: Hawaiian culture, natural resources, community, and branding. Prohibits entities from being contracted for services or programs that fall within more than 1 of the 4 pillars except in certain circumstances. Requires all branding contracts to be performance-based. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop a destination management action plan for each county and perform actions specified in those plans. Prescribes the organizational structure for the Authority. Appropriates moneys out of federal funds received by the State from the American Rescue Plan Act. Effective 12/25/2040. (SD2)
Sources
Record Created
Jan 22, 2022 7:08:52 AM
Record Updated
Dec 27, 2022 11:19:50 PM