Bills

HB 2447: HTA; OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; TOURISM LIAISON OFFICER; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-27

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-02: Referred to TOU, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Amends the duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to focus on marketing and branding, rather than destination management and regenerative tourism.  Establishes the Tourism Liaison Officer position within the Office of the Governor.  Includes destination management and regenerative tourism as responsibilities of the Tourism Liaison Officer.  Appropriates funds.

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