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HI HR47
Resolution
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Tourism Authority to require that 30% of funds awarded through its Signature Event Program be used for marketing events to out-of-state markets.
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The Signature Event Program currently funds major events like the Pan-Pacific Festival, Hawaiʻi Food and Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, Honolulu Marathon, and Hoops in Hawaii Classic.
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Under current program rules, grantees are not required to allocate any portion of funds toward out-of-state marketing and may use grants primarily for operational or local purposes.
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The resolution aims to ensure publicly funded events actively contribute to increasing visitor demand and strengthening Hawaii's tourism industry.
Legislative Description
Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Add A Stipulation To Its Signature Event Program To Require Thirty Percent Of Funds Awarded Through The Program To Be Used To Market Events To Out-of-state Markets.
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Last Action
Offered
3/16/2026