THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	699
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to state capitol tours.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 21G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§21G-   State capitol tours program. There shall be established within the office of the lieutenant governor a state capitol tours program to be administered and facilitated by the office, and which shall include in-person and self-guided walking tours as well as virtual tours of the Hawaii state capitol building; provided that:

(1) Paper brochures and information about the virtual tour website shall also be made available to the public whether on an in-person guided tours or a self-guided walking tour; and

(2) Administration of virtual tours of the capitol shall include maintenance and regular updating of a virtual tour website."

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 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the administration and facilitation of a state capitol tour program pursuant to this Act.

The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of the lieutenant governor for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

State Capitol Tours; Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation

Description:

Requires the Lieutenant Governor to administer and facilitate a Hawaii State Capitol Tours Program. Appropriates funds.

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