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HI HR177

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in consultation with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, to conduct a study on the social and safety impacts of geotagging in Hawaii.

  • Identifies geotagging as a contributing factor to overtourism, which strains natural resources and infrastructure in locations unprepared for large visitor influxes.

  • Recognizes that geotagging can create safety concerns by attracting visitors to locations lacking adequate infrastructure and support capacity.

  • Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to submit a report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2024 Regular Session.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Chief Information Officer of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.

Legislative Description

Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.

Study

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HET with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Technology3/30/2023
Tourism3/15/2023

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