Bill Text: HI SB1367 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Airfields.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-02-01 - Referred to TRS/EET, WAM. [SB1367 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2021-SB1367-Introduced.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to airfields.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Kawaihapai Airfield, also known as Dillingham Airfield, has been a vital economic and tourism contributor to the economy of Oahu's north shore. In 2019, the airfield had 33,805 aircraft operations, more than Kapalua, Lanai, and Kalaupapa regional airports combined. The legislature further finds that the small business tenants at Kawaihapai Airfield generate over $12,000,000 in yearly revenues and employ over one hundred and thirty people, which include flight instructors, pilots, aircraft maintenance personnel, tour operators, office staff, and more.
The legislature also finds that Kawaihapai Airfield is recognized around the world as a premier recreational skydiving and gliding destination. For example, the Travel Channel listed Kawaihapai Airfield as one of the best places in the world to skydive. The travel website TripAdvisor recognized Paradise Air Hang Gliding, a tenant at Kawaihapai Airfield, as one of the top ten per cent of attractions worldwide.
The legislature finds that the department of transportation leases Kawaihapai Airfield from the United States Department of the Army. The department of transportation has announced that it plans to exercise the early termination provision of its lease agreement with the U.S. Army as of June 30, 2021, despite the fact that the current lease runs until July 5, 2024.
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of business, economic development, and tourism to be the lessee of Kawaihapai Airfield.
SECTION 2. Section 201B-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
Except as otherwise limited by this chapter, the authority may:
(1) Sue
and be sued;
(2) Have
a seal and alter the same at pleasure;
(3) Through
its president and chief executive officer, make and execute contracts and all
other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and
functions under this chapter; provided that the authority may enter into
contracts and agreements for a period of up to five years, subject to the
availability of funds; and provided further that the authority may enter into
agreements for the use of the convention center facility for a period of up to
ten years;
(4) Make
and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management;
(5) Unless
otherwise provided in this chapter, adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91
with respect to its projects, operations, properties, and facilities;
(6) Through
its president and chief executive officer, represent the authority in
communications with the governor and the legislature;
(7) Through
its president and chief executive officer, provide for the appointment of
officers, agents, a sports coordinator, and employees, subject to the approval
of the board, prescribing their duties and qualifications, and fixing their
salaries, without regard to chapters 76 and 78, if there is no anticipated
revenue shortfall in the tourism special fund and funds have been appropriated
by the legislature and allotted as provided by law;
(8) Through
its president and chief executive officer, purchase supplies, equipment, or
furniture;
(9) Through
its president and chief executive officer, allocate the space or spaces that
are to be occupied by the authority and appropriate staff;
(10) Through
its president and chief executive officer, engage the services of qualified
persons to implement the State's tourism marketing plan or portions thereof as
determined by the authority;
(11) Through
its president and chief executive officer, engage the services of consultants
on a contractual basis for rendering professional and technical assistance and
advice;
(12) Procure
insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets and
operations in amounts and from insurers as it deems desirable;
(13) Contract
for or accept revenues, compensation, proceeds, and gifts or grants in any form
from any public agency or any other source;
(14) Develop,
coordinate, and implement state policies and directions for tourism and related
activities taking into account the economic, social, and physical impacts of
tourism on the State, Hawaii's natural environment, and areas frequented by
visitors;
(15) Have
a permanent, strong focus on Hawaii brand management;
(16) Conduct
market development-related research as necessary;
(17) Coordinate
all agencies and advise the private sector in the development of
tourism-related activities and resources;
(18) Work
to eliminate or reduce barriers to travel to provide a positive and competitive
business environment, including coordinating with the department of transportation
on issues affecting airlines and air route development;
(19) Market
and promote sports-related activities and events;
(20) Coordinate
the development of new products with the counties and other persons in the
public sector and private sector, including the development of sports, culture,
health and wellness, education, technology, agriculture, and nature tourism;
(21) Establish
a public information and educational program to inform the public of tourism
and tourism-related problems;
(22) Encourage
the development of tourism educational, training, and career counseling
programs;
(23) Establish
a program to monitor, investigate, and respond to complaints about problems
resulting directly or indirectly from the tourism industry and taking appropriate
action as necessary;
(24) Develop
and implement emergency measures to respond to any adverse effects on the
tourism industry, pursuant to section 201B-9;
(25) Set
and collect rents, fees, charges, or other payments for the lease, use,
occupancy, or disposition of the convention center facility without regard to
chapter 91;
(26) Notwithstanding
chapter 171, acquire, lease as lessee or lessor, own, rent, hold, and dispose
of the convention center facility in the exercise of its powers and the performance
of its duties under this chapter; [and]
(27) Acquire by
purchase, lease, or otherwise, and develop, construct, operate, own, manage,
repair, reconstruct, enlarge, or otherwise effectuate, either directly or
through developers, a convention center facility[.]; and
(28) Maintain, operate, regulate, and protect airports, air navigation facilities, buildings, and other facilities to provide for the servicing of aircraft."
SECTION 3. The department of transportation shall take all action necessary to effectuate the transfer of the lease for the Kawaihapai Airfield to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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Report Title:
Department of Transportation; Lease; United States Army; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Kawaihapai Airfield; Dillingham Airfield
Description:
Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to maintain airfields. Requires the department of transportation to transfer the lease of Kawaihapai Airfield to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.
The summary description
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not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
