HB2412 Summary

• Establishes the kuleana special fund to support preservation of natural, cultural, and environmental resources impacted by tourism, funded through legislative appropriations, public and private contributions, interest earnings, and other sources.

• Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to create educational videos and informational materials covering natural resource preservation, cultural and environmental impacts, Native Hawaiian cultural mindfulness, ocean safety, the kuleana fund's purpose, and donation methods.

• Mandates the Hawaii Tourism Authority coordinate with airlines, cruise ships, hotels, government entities, and organizations to market and disseminate educational materials to all visitors arriving in the state.

• Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to establish and fund the kuleana special fund and develop the educational materials.

• Sunsets on June 30, 2027, with any unencumbered fund balances reverting to the general fund.