Bills

HB 1609: STADIUM AUTHORITY; HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY; NAMING RIGHTS; STADIUM; CONVENTION CENTER; CONCESSIONS; ADVERTISING; MARKETING; STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND; CONVENTION CENTER ENTERPRISE SPECIAL FUND

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-03: The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium.  Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS.

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Labor8MIN
Feb 3, 2026

House Standing Committee on Labor

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