THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2400
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

 

 

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

 

     SECTION 1.  Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:

     1.  By amending subsections (b) and (c) to read:

     "(b)  The authority shall be headed by a policy-making board of directors that shall consist of [twelve] nine members; provided that:

     (1)  The members shall be appointed by the governor as provided in section 26-34, except as provided by this section;

     (2)  The members shall include at least one representative each from the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui;

     (3)  Three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the president of the senate, and three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the speaker of the house of representatives; provided that if fewer than three names are submitted for each appointment, the governor may disregard the list;

     (4)  At least [six] four members shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of accommodations, transportation, retail, entertainment, or attractions, and at least one member appointed by the governor shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices; provided that [no] not more than [three] two members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any sector of the industry represented on the board;

     (5)  One member shall be the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or the director's designee, who shall be an ex officio voting member;

     (6)  The governor shall make appointments to ensure the fulfillment of all requirements of paragraphs (2) and (4); provided that upon the occurrence of a vacancy subject to paragraph (3), the governor shall notify the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives of any unfulfilled requirements pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (4), and the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as appropriate, shall submit nominees who fulfill those requirements; [and]

     (7)  No person who has served as a member of the board of directors of [the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau] a current contractor of the Hawaii tourism authority shall be eligible to sit as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority until at least two years have expired between the person's termination from service [on the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau board] to the contractor and the person's appointment to the authority's board of directors[.];

     (8)  No person whose business, position, or other undertakings in which the person may have a financial interest constituting a conflict of interest shall serve as member of the board of directors; and

     (9)  No board member shall, for a fee or other consideration, act in a representative capacity or assist any person, business, or entity that has been awarded a contract by the authority.

     (c)  Members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of the member's term."

     2.  By amending subsection (e) to read:

     "(e)  [Seven] Five members shall constitute a quorum and a minimum of [seven] five affirmative votes shall be necessary for all actions by the authority.  The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including traveling expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties."

     SECTION 2.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

 

 

Report Title:

HTA; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits

 

Description:

Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum.  Makes certain amendments to membership eligibility.  Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office.  (SD1)

 

 

 

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