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HI HCR50
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
- Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism requested to establish a Destination Management Task Force to improve coordination of tourism management between the State and counties
- Task force membership includes House and Senate tourism committee chairs as co-chairs, DBEDT Director, Hawaii Tourism Authority CEO, Governor's Office representative, one representative from each county appointed by their mayor, and two visitor industry representatives
- Task force responsibilities include reviewing the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Strategic Plan, improving state-county destination management coordination, and developing partnerships with community and industry stakeholders to address visitor hotspot management
- Hawaii Tourism Authority currently lacks authority to directly address land use, transportation systems, or infrastructure needs affecting visitor behavior and impacts on cultural and environmental resources
- Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Establish A Destination Management Task Force.
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Last Action
Offered
3/16/2026
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