Hawaii HB1609 amends state statutes to establish special funds for the convention center and stadium, and to allow for the leasing of naming rights.

Hawaii HB1609 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the convention center enterprise special fund and the stadium development special fund. These funds will receive revenues from various sources, including taxes, operations, and marketing activities. The bill also allows the stadium authority and the city and county of Honolulu to lease naming rights for their respective facilities. Revenues from advertising, marketing, and concessions will be deposited into these funds. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB1609 amends state statutes to establish special funds for the convention center and stadium, and to allow for the leasing of naming rights.

Hawaii HB1609 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the convention center enterprise special fund and the stadium development special fund. These funds will receive revenues from various sources, including taxes, operations, and marketing activities. The bill also allows the stadium authority and the city and county of Honolulu to lease naming rights for their respective facilities. Revenues from advertising, marketing, and concessions will be deposited into these funds. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.