THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	3361
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO AIRPORTS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. (a) There is established an airport advisory working group in the department of transportation for administrative purposes.

(b) The duties of the airport advisory working group shall be to advise the department of transportation airports division regarding airport design and construction projects to achieve the following goals:

(1) Prioritizing the user experience of the airports;

(2) Reflecting the local culture, environment, and sense of place; and

(3) Sharing a narrative of the history of Hawaii and its values.

(c) To achieve these goals, the airport advisory working group shall:

(1) Establish general design themes, goals, and direction for airports;

(2) Review proposed airport project needs as well as provide initial and early concepts and direction prior to project planning and design;

(3) Review proposed airport project planning and design and provide feedback and direction throughout the project planning and design process; and

(4) Review current plans for airports and develop concepts and recommendations reflecting the goals of this section to improve and update airport plans and proposals.

(d) The airport advisory working group shall be composed of:

(1) The chairs of the house of representatives and senate standing committees on transportation;

(2) One representative from the Hawaii tourism authority;

(3) One representative from the University of Hawaii school of architecture;

(4) One representative from the University of Hawaii department of urban and regional planning;

(5) One representative from the American Institute of Architects; and

(6) Other stakeholders as may be invited by the chairs.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the establishment and operation of the airport advisory working group.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Airport Advisory; Working Group; Appropriation

Description:

Establishes the Airport Advisory Working Group in the Department of Transportation to advise on airport design and construction projects to prioritize user experience while reflecting local culture, environment, and the history of Hawaii.

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