HI HB1976

Proposes an amendment to Article XI of the Hawaii Constitution to dedicate .001 percent of general excise tax revenues to parks and trails funding.

Dedicates revenues to the special land and development fund for the Hawaii statewide trail and access program and the state parks special fund.

Specifies that dedicated money shall be appropriated by law and cannot be diverted for other purposes.

Requires voter approval through a ballot question asking whether .001 percent of general excise tax revenues should be allocated to the specified funds.

Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution.