HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

Rep. Adrian K. Tam, Chair

Rep. Shirley Ann Templo, Vice Chair

Rep. Daniel Holt	Rep. Chris Todd
Rep. Ikaika Hussey	Rep. Lauren Matsumoto
Rep. Greggor Ilagan

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, January 28, 2025
TIME:	10:00am
PLACE:	VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

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A G E N D A

HB 97 Status	RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE. Establishes a new regulatory framework for the sale of travel insurance in the State, including licensing and registration requirements for limited lines travel insurance producers.  Effective 10/1/25.	TOU, CPC, FIN
HB 446 Status	RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to collaborate to actively plan for the design, construction, and operations and management of a state hotel.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.	TOU, HED, FIN
HB 348 Status	RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests.  Establishes civil penalties.  Effective 7/1/3000.	TOU, EEP, FIN

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Rep. Adrian K. Tam

Chair