HI HR93

Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority to negotiate agreements with major mainland television networks and weather channels to include Hawaii's weather in their regular weather reports.

Notes that Hawaii maintains an average temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit in Honolulu with only 28 inches of annual precipitation, contrasting with harsh winter weather in mainland cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, and New York.

States that mainland networks currently broadcast weather across the continental United States but rarely report on Hawaii's conditions, despite local stations routinely covering mainland weather.

Proposes that displaying Hawaii's sunny weather on major networks would influence mainland residents enduring poor weather to visit Hawaii and increase tourism year-round.

Directs certified copies be sent to the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board Chair and President, the Director of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and federal NOAA officials.