Bill Text: HI SB2400 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To The Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-02-16 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. [SB2400 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2024-SB2400-Amended.html
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201B-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsections (b) and (c) to read:
"(b)
The
authority shall be headed by a policy-making board of directors that shall
consist of [twelve] nine members; provided that:
(1) The members shall be appointed by the governor
as provided in section 26-34, except as provided by this section;
(2) The members shall include at least one
representative each from the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of
Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui;
(3) Three members shall be appointed by the
governor from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the
president of the senate, and three members shall be appointed by the governor
from a list of three names submitted for each appointment by the speaker of the
house of representatives; provided that if fewer than three names are submitted
for each appointment, the governor may disregard the list;
(4) At least [six] four members
shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of accommodations, transportation,
retail, entertainment, or attractions, and at least one member appointed by the
governor shall have knowledge, experience, and expertise in the area of
Hawaiian cultural practices; provided that [no] not more than [three]
two members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract to any
sector of the industry represented on the board;
(5) One member shall be the director of business,
economic development, and tourism, or the director's designee, who shall be an
ex officio voting member;
(6) The governor shall make appointments to ensure
the fulfillment of all requirements of paragraphs (2) and (4); provided that
upon the occurrence of a vacancy subject to paragraph (3), the governor shall
notify the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of
representatives of any unfulfilled requirements pursuant to paragraphs (2) and
(4), and the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of
representatives, as appropriate, shall submit nominees who fulfill those
requirements; [and]
(7) No person who has served as a member of the
board of directors of [the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau] a
current contractor of the Hawaii tourism authority shall be eligible to sit
as a member of the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority until at
least two years have expired between the person's termination from service [on
the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau board] to the contractor
and the person's appointment to the authority's board of directors[.];
(8) No person whose business, position, or
other undertakings in which the person may have a financial interest
constituting a conflict of interest shall serve as member of the board of
directors; and
(9) No board member shall, for a fee or other consideration,
act in a representative capacity or assist any person, business, or entity that
has been awarded a contract by the authority.
(c)
Members
shall be appointed by the governor for terms of four years; provided that
membership on the board shall not exceed eight consecutive years; provided
further that each member shall [hold office until the member's successor is
appointed and qualified.] not continue as a holdover member beyond the
beginning of the next regular legislative session, following the expiration of
the member's term."
2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
"(e)
[Seven] Five members
shall constitute a quorum and a minimum of [seven] five affirmative
votes shall be necessary for all actions by the authority. The members shall serve without compensation,
but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including traveling expenses, necessary
for the performance of their duties."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
HTA; Board Members; Holdover Position; Term Limits
Description:
Reduces the number of members on the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors and number of members that constitute a quorum. Makes certain amendments to membership eligibility. Prohibits holdover board members of the Hawaii Tourism Authority from holding office beyond the commencement of the next legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office. (SD1)
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