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HI HR137
Resolution
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kapela
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AI Summary
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Strongly urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority to encourage all transient accommodations (hotels, hostels, short-term rentals, timeshares, and other lodging) to require guests to take the Pono Pledge at check-in.
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Requests the Hawaii Tourism Authority establish procedures making the Pono Pledge mandatory for guest check-in and require visitors to provide proof of completion.
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Requests the Hawaii Tourism Authority collaborate with hotel operators, property managers, and tourism industry stakeholders to develop accessible methods for taking the Pono Pledge, including online platforms, mobile applications, and in-person acknowledgments.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association.
Legislative Description
Strongly Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Encourage All Transient Accommodations To Incorporate The Pono Pledge As A Requirement For Guest Check-in.
Requirement
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashem, Hussey, Templo, Ward excused (4).
3/27/2025