HI HR136

Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Department of Transportation to expand the Kāhea Airport Greetings Program to display student artwork in all neighbor island airports, including Kahului, Līhuʻe, Kona International, Hilo International, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi airports.

Acknowledges that funding for the Kāhea Airport Greetings Program was cut in fiscal year 2025, but the Hawaii Tourism Authority has requested $888,889 in funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to continue the program.

Encourages the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Department of Transportation to secure sufficient funding for the program's continuation and expansion, and to collaborate with the Department of Education and local communities in implementation.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Transportation, Superintendent of Education, and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.