Hawaii HB447 proposes measures to address tourism emergencies, including fund allocations and assistance to tourists.

Hawaii HB447 amends existing statutes to allow the board to declare a tourism emergency if a catastrophic event affects the tourism industry. Upon such a declaration, the Hawaii Tourism Authority must develop and implement measures, including assistance to tourists. The bill allocates funds to various special funds, including the tourism emergency special fund, the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, and the convention center enterprise special fund. It also mandates the protection, preservation, and maintenance of natural resources important to the visitor industry.

Hawaii HB447 proposes measures to address tourism emergencies, including fund allocations and assistance to tourists.

Hawaii HB447 amends existing statutes to allow the board to declare a tourism emergency if a catastrophic event affects the tourism industry. Upon such a declaration, the Hawaii Tourism Authority must develop and implement measures, including assistance to tourists. The bill allocates funds to various special funds, including the tourism emergency special fund, the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, and the convention center enterprise special fund. It also mandates the protection, preservation, and maintenance of natural resources important to the visitor industry.