Hawaii House Bill 1519

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-30 - The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Pending: House Tourism Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Authorizes the deposit of general obligation bond funding into the convention center enterprise fund. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority board of directors to approve the use of any general obligation bond proceeds prior to expenditure. Clarifies that convention center enterprise fund moneys may be used for any ongoing or future major repair, maintenance, and improvement of the convention center facility. Declares that the general fund appropriation breaches the expenditure ceiling. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds to repair, maintain, and improve the Hawaii convention center.

Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Rep. Sean Quinlan [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-30	House	The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2024-01-26	House	Bill scheduled to be heard by TOU on Tuesday, 01-30-24 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2024-01-24	House	Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 1
2024-01-17	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2024-01-05	House	Prefiled.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1519&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB1519_.HTM