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HI SCR158
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gilbert Kahele
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AI Summary
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Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to examine how other states regulate tour operators within their jurisdiction.
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Requires the examination to include a review of laws, policies, and procedures adopted by other states to regulate tour operators.
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Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit a report of findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2016.
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Cites concerns about unregulated tour activities in Hawaii state parks and natural areas, including illegal "lava tours" and violations in the Wao Kele O Puna Forest Reserve and Kahaualea Natural Area Reserve.
Legislative Description
Tour Operators; Regulation; LRB; Study
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Ito, Say, Takumi excused (4).
4/17/2015