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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS.
AI Summary
This bill allows the state to lease the naming rights for the Stadium Facility and the Convention Center Facility to any public or private entity, meaning companies or organizations can pay to have their names associated with these venues. It also mandates that any money earned from advertising or marketing within these facilities must be placed into their respective special funds, which are dedicated accounts for facility development and operations. Additionally, the bill permits the display of the name of an entity that has leased the naming rights on the exterior of a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority, and it exempts concessions, which are food and drink sales, within these facilities from certain regulations outlined in chapter 102 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS).
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1609&year=2026 |
| HB1609_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1609_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1609_.HTM |
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