STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1716

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2001

RE: H.C.R. No. 88

H.D. 1

S.D. 1

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 88, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER HOW THE HILO AREA CAN MAXIMIZE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED BY THE CRUISE INDUSTRY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this proposed measure is to request the Governor to convene a task force to consider how the Hilo area can maximize the economic opportunities presented by the cruise industry.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this proposed measure from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the American Classic Voyages Company.

Your Committee finds that the potential for expanded passenger cruise operations in Hilo should be assessed as the full benefits of passenger cruise operations in our State have yet to be realized. Passenger cruise operations employ many residents and contribute substantial amounts to the local economy.

Your Committee has amended this measure by providing that the Governor assign the Lieutenant Governor to lead the task force that shall consist of industry representatives chosen by their respective industries.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 88, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 88, H.D. 1, S.D. 1.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Technology,

____________________________

ROD TAM, Chair