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HI SB2022
Bill
Status
1/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Clarence Nishihara
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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