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HI SB2022

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), in collaboration with University of Hawaii economic research organization, shall conduct a cost/benefit analysis of Hawaii residents traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada for vacation and leisure.

  • Study must estimate the amount of money leaving the State and analyze the number of jobs created and revenue generated by Hawaii-based travel industry businesses providing services to residents traveling to Las Vegas.

  • DBEDT shall submit a report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2017 regular session convening.

  • General revenues appropriated for fiscal year 2016-2017 to fund the study, with authority for DBEDT to contract the University of Hawaii economic research organization for services.

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Las Vegas, Nevada; Study; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee on EET deferred the measure.

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism1/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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