Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1198 Compare Versions

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1		-	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 1198 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 ~~S.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
	1	+	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 1198 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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13	13		THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
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31	31		A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37		RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
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43	43		BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47		-	SECTION 1. Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows: ~~1. By amending subsections (b) and (c) to read:~~ "(b) The authority shall be headed by a policy-making board of directors that shall consist of [twelve] nine members; provided that: (1) The members shall be appointed by the governor as provided in section 26-34, except as provided by this section; (2) The members shall include at least one representative each from the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui; (3) Three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the president of the senate, and three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the speaker of the house of representatives; provided that if fewer than three names are submitted for each appointment, the governor may disregard the list; (4) At least [six] four members shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of accommodations, transportation, retail, entertainment, or attractions, and at least one member appointed by the governor shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices; provided that no more than [three] two members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any sector of the industry represented on the board; (5) One member shall be the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or the director's designee, who shall be an ex officio voting member; (6) The governor shall make appointments to ensure the fulfillment of all requirements of paragraphs (2) and (4); provided that upon the occurrence of a vacancy subject to paragraph (3), the governor shall notify the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives of any unfulfilled requirements pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (4), and the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as appropriate, shall submit nominees who fulfill those requirements; and (7) No person who has served as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau shall be eligible to sit as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority until at least two years have expired between the person's termination from service on the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau board and the person's appointment to the authority's board of directors. (c) Members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of the member's term." 2. By amending subsection (e) to read: "(e) [Seven] Five members shall constitute a quorum and a minimum of [seven] five affirmative votes shall be necessary for all actions by the authority. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including traveling expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
	47	+	SECTION 1. Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) Members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of the member's term." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49		-	SECTION 1. Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
	49	+	SECTION 1. Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
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51		-	1. By amending subsections (b) and (c) to read:
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53		-	"(b) The authority shall be headed by a policy-making board of directors that shall consist of [twelve] nine members; provided that:
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55		-	(1) The members shall be appointed by the governor as provided in section 26-34, except as provided by this section;
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57		-	(2) The members shall include at least one representative each from the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui;
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59		-	(3) Three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the president of the senate, and three members shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the speaker of the house of representatives; provided that if fewer than three names are submitted for each appointment, the governor may disregard the list;
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61		-	(4) At least [six] four members shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of accommodations, transportation, retail, entertainment, or attractions, and at least one member appointed by the governor shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of Hawaiian cultural practices; provided that no more than [three] two members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any sector of the industry represented on the board;
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63		-	(5) One member shall be the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or the director's designee, who shall be an ex officio voting member;
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65		-	(6) The governor shall make appointments to ensure the fulfillment of all requirements of paragraphs (2) and (4); provided that upon the occurrence of a vacancy subject to paragraph (3), the governor shall notify the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives of any unfulfilled requirements pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (4), and the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives, as appropriate, shall submit nominees who fulfill those requirements; and
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67		-	(7) No person who has served as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau shall be eligible to sit as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority until at least two years have expired between the person's termination from service on the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau board and the person's appointment to the authority's board of directors.
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69		-	(c) Members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of the member's term."
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71		-	2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
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73		-	"(e) [Seven] Five members shall constitute a quorum and a minimum of [seven] five affirmative votes shall be necessary for all actions by the authority. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including traveling expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties."
	51	+	"(c) Members shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of the member's term."
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75	53		SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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77	55		SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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81		-	Report Title: Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits Description: Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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	81	+	Report Title: Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits Description: Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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95		-	~~Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum.~~ Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. ~~(SD1)~~
	95	+	Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office.
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103	103		The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.