HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1424
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		S.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO VISITOR INFORMATION.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature recognizes that tourism is the State's leading industry.  According to the department of business, economic development, and tourism, the primary source of income for Hawaii is the visitor sector, which spreads itself over several industries such as service, transportation, and retail trade.  The legislature finds that the Capitol district located in Honolulu is a historical, cultural, educational, and recreational hub for visitors and residents.

     Each year, the Capitol district draws many visitors to see and experience the historical sites and attractions in the area, including the state capitol, Iolani Palace, Washington Place, Honolulu Hale, Kawaiaha‘o church, Hawaii state art museum, Queen Lili‘uokalani statue, and Father Damien statue, among others.  The legislature finds that a visitor information center located in the state capitol would serve as a reliable and informative resource for informing and educating visitors about the historic and cultural aspects of the state capitol and its grounds and facilities, while also serving as an effective community information service to residents.

     SECTION 2.  Section 6E-34.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:

     "(f)  The state capitol management committee shall:

     (1)  Approve all policies and procedures relating to the general operation and management of the state capitol and its grounds and facilities, including parking, building access, building operation hours, and general security policies;

     (2)  Develop and recommend to the legislature capital improvement, programmatic, and operational priorities that require fiscal resources to maintain and enhance the appearance and operation of the state capitol and its grounds and facilities;

     (3)  Review and authorize the repair and maintenance schedule for the state capitol, its grounds and facilities, and any other capital improvement projects relating to the upkeep, renovation, restoration, use, and maintenance of the state capitol and its grounds and facilities; [and]

     (4)  Review and authorize, but not execute, the expenditure of any moneys appropriated to and allocated by the department of budget and finance, accounting and general services, or public safety for the state capitol and its grounds and facilities[.]; and

     (5)  Establish a visitor information center to serve as a permanent source for informing and educating visitors about the historic and cultural aspects of the state capitol and its grounds and facilities and as an effective community information service to residents."

     SECTION 3.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2019-2020 and the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the purposes of this Act.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of accounting and general services for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 4.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.

 

Report Title:

State Capitol; Visitor Information Center; Appropriation

 

Description:

Establishes a Visitor Information Center in the State Capitol.  Appropriates funds.  Takes effect 7/1/2022.  (SD1)

 

 

 

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