SB986 amends Hawaii's tourism emergency declaration process and fund allocations.

SB986 modifies the conditions under which a tourism emergency can be declared in Hawaii, allowing the declaration only in cases of natural disasters, outbreaks of disease, or other catastrophic events. It also requires the governor's approval for any actions taken in response to a declared tourism emergency. The bill allocates funds to various special funds, including the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, the convention center enterprise special fund, the tourism emergency special fund, and the special land and development fund.

SB986 amends Hawaii's tourism emergency declaration process and fund allocations.

SB986 modifies the conditions under which a tourism emergency can be declared in Hawaii, allowing the declaration only in cases of natural disasters, outbreaks of disease, or other catastrophic events. It also requires the governor's approval for any actions taken in response to a declared tourism emergency. The bill allocates funds to various special funds, including the Turtle Bay conservation easement special fund, the convention center enterprise special fund, the tourism emergency special fund, and the special land and development fund.