SB2072 • 2026

RELATING TO TOURISM.

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Sponsor: CHANG, Elefante, Wakai
Last action: 2026-02-10
Official status: The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO TOURISM.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO TOURISM.
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; Appropriations ($) Appropriates moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.

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Bill History

2026-02-10 S
The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
2026-02-06 S
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:02PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-22 S
Referred to EDT, WAM.
2026-01-21 S
Introduced and passed First Reading.
2026-01-14 S
Pending Introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO TOURISM.
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; Appropriations ($)
Appropriates moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.

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SB2072

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2072

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO TOURISM
.

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

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SECTION 1.
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There is
appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of
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or so much thereof as may be
necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the sponsorship of a Michelin Guide for
restaurants across the State.

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The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes
of this Act.

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SECTION 2.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Department
of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin
Guide; Appropriations

Description:

Appropriates
moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide.

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