SB986

Hawaii SB986 allocates tourism revenues to conservation, emergency response, and special funds.

Hawaii SB986 amends the distribution of tourism-related revenues. It allocates $1.5 million to the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, $11 million to the convention center enterprise special fund, and $3 million to the tourism emergency special fund. The bill also mandates that the Hawaii Tourism Authority develop and implement measures to respond to tourism emergencies, ensuring no adverse effects on organized labor maintenance costs of public lands. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.