Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB65 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 65 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to Regenerative Tourism. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	Relating to Regenerative Tourism.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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Section 226-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) To achieve the visitor industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to: (1) Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii's visitor attractions and facilities[.]; (2) Ensure that visitor industry activities are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people[.]; (3) Improve the quality of existing visitor destination areas by utilizing Hawaii's strengths in science and technology[.]; (4) Encourage cooperation and coordination between the government and private sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed, adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments [which] that are sensitive to neighboring communities and activities[.]; (5) Develop the industry in a manner that will continue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's people[.], commit to building their capacity, and offer career opportunities to ultimately increase the percentage of Hawaii's people who hold management and leadership positions in the visitor industry; (6) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the visitor industry[.]; (7) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the visitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the aloha spirit[.]; (8) Foster an understanding by visitors of the aloha spirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures and values[.]; (9) Form community partnerships to ensure Native Hawaiian cultural integrity by: (A) Supporting Hawaii's people and communities and their efforts to care for the land and protect the cultural and natural resources of the land, oceans, streams, and skies; (B) Strengthening the relationships between the place and people for Hawaii's people and visitors alike; (C) Engaging in collaborative efforts that provide visitors with genuine and meaningful experiences in Hawaii; (D) Ensuring that kapu (prohibited) and environmentally sensitive contexts are protected from visitor traffic; (E) Positioning local business owners and entrepreneurs in the economic value chain to ensure more meaningful visitor and resident engagement as well as economic benefit to local communities; and (F) Acknowledging and, where appropriate, protecting Native Hawaiian cultural intellectual property, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions that contribute to Hawaii's economy; (10) Apply innovative financial policies as well as data collection and analysis to incentivize and facilitate a shift to a regenerative visitor industry that has a smaller ecological footprint by implementing policies such as decreasing the impacts on beaches, reefs, and ocean life, and that aims to sustain and improve the quality of life for Hawaii's people by implementing policies such as decreasing the impacts of vacation accommodation rentals, bed and breakfast operations, and rental cars; (11) Target markets that have a high probability of alignment with the goal of cultivating a regenerative visitor industry; (12) Actively support and encourage other economic sectors and clusters to reduce the State's dependence on tourism to support Hawaii's overall economic prosperity; (13) Minimize negative economic, environmental, and social impacts to the State; (14) Generate greater economic benefits for Hawaii's people, enhance the well-being of Hawaii's indigenous communities, and improve the working conditions and access to the visitor industry; (15) Involve Hawaii's people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes; (16) Make positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage for the maintenance of Hawaii's diversity; (17) Provide more enjoyable experiences and a greater understanding of local cultural, social, and environmental issues for visitors through more meaningful connections with Hawaii's people; and (18) Provide equitable access for individuals with disabilities and sociologically disadvantaged people that is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between visitors and Hawaii's people, and builds pride and confidence in Hawaii." SECTION 2. (a) Pursuant to section 226-55, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii tourism authority, in coordination with the office of planning and sustainable development, shall prepare and periodically update the tourism functional plan to include updated tourism economic goals, the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, and the Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan. (b) The governor shall submit an update to the state tourism functional plan pursuant to section 226-56, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2024. SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Section 226-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
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51	51	"(b) To achieve the visitor industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:
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53	53	(1) Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii's visitor attractions and facilities[.];
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55	55	(2) Ensure that visitor industry activities are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people[.];
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57	57	(3) Improve the quality of existing visitor destination areas by utilizing Hawaii's strengths in science and technology[.];
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59	59	(4) Encourage cooperation and coordination between the government and private sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed, adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments [which] that are sensitive to neighboring communities and activities[.];
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61	61	(5) Develop the industry in a manner that will continue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's people[.], commit to building their capacity, and offer career opportunities to ultimately increase the percentage of Hawaii's people who hold management and leadership positions in the visitor industry;
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63	63	(6) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the visitor industry[.];
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65	65	(7) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the visitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the aloha spirit[.];
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67	67	(8) Foster an understanding by visitors of the aloha spirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures and values[.];
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69	69	(9) Form community partnerships to ensure Native Hawaiian cultural integrity by:
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71	71	(A) Supporting Hawaii's people and communities and their efforts to care for the land and protect the cultural and natural resources of the land, oceans, streams, and skies;
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73	73	(B) Strengthening the relationships between the place and people for Hawaii's people and visitors alike;
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75	75	(C) Engaging in collaborative efforts that provide visitors with genuine and meaningful experiences in Hawaii;
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77	77	(D) Ensuring that kapu (prohibited) and environmentally sensitive contexts are protected from visitor traffic;
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79	79	(E) Positioning local business owners and entrepreneurs in the economic value chain to ensure more meaningful visitor and resident engagement as well as economic benefit to local communities; and
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81	81	(F) Acknowledging and, where appropriate, protecting Native Hawaiian cultural intellectual property, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions that contribute to Hawaii's economy;
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83	83	(10) Apply innovative financial policies as well as data collection and analysis to incentivize and facilitate a shift to a regenerative visitor industry that has a smaller ecological footprint by implementing policies such as decreasing the impacts on beaches, reefs, and ocean life, and that aims to sustain and improve the quality of life for Hawaii's people by implementing policies such as decreasing the impacts of vacation accommodation rentals, bed and breakfast operations, and rental cars;
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85	85	(11) Target markets that have a high probability of alignment with the goal of cultivating a regenerative visitor industry;
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87	87	(12) Actively support and encourage other economic sectors and clusters to reduce the State's dependence on tourism to support Hawaii's overall economic prosperity;
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89	89	(13) Minimize negative economic, environmental, and social impacts to the State;
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91	91	(14) Generate greater economic benefits for Hawaii's people, enhance the well-being of Hawaii's indigenous communities, and improve the working conditions and access to the visitor industry;
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93	93	(15) Involve Hawaii's people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
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95	95	(16) Make positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage for the maintenance of Hawaii's diversity;
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97	97	(17) Provide more enjoyable experiences and a greater understanding of local cultural, social, and environmental issues for visitors through more meaningful connections with Hawaii's people; and
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99	99	(18) Provide equitable access for individuals with disabilities and sociologically disadvantaged people that is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between visitors and Hawaii's people, and builds pride and confidence in Hawaii."
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101	101	SECTION 2. (a) Pursuant to section 226-55, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii tourism authority, in coordination with the office of planning and sustainable development, shall prepare and periodically update the tourism functional plan to include updated tourism economic goals, the Hawaii tourism authority's strategic plan, and the Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan.
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103	103	(b) The governor shall submit an update to the state tourism functional plan pursuant to section 226-56, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2024.
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105	105	SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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107	107	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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145	145	Report Title: Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability Description: Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. 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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153	153	Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability
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159	159	Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024.
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167	167	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.