HI HR26

Requests the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish and administer a two-year pilot program for creating urban art on state-owned property.

Directs the Foundation to consult with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and other stakeholders to establish procedures addressing participant selection, site designation, art type and material requirements, copyright rights, property access limitations, and safety considerations.

Requires consultation with the State Historic Preservation Division and Historic Hawaii Foundation to ensure urban art does not adversely affect historic property.

Mandates submission of a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2016 Regular Session with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation regarding permanent continuation of the program and methods to reduce illicit graffiti.

Defines urban art as painting or artistic work in black and white or color, including mosaics, murals, and stencil art, while excluding signage structures and graffiti as defined in state statutes.