Report Title:

Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance

Description:

Establishes the Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance Committee to conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the feasibility of a Museum of Hawaiian Music and Dance. (SD1)

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2139

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

S.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to the museum of hawaiian music and dance.

 

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

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the economic viability of Hawaii's tourism is heavily dependent upon the Hawaiian culture. The culture of the indigenous people is unique and of critical importance in differentiating Hawaii from all other visitor destinations. Tourism promotions, particularly through media such as music and dance, have relied upon Hawaiian culture as the number one marketing tool and as the foundation for perpetuating the spirit of aloha that is vital to the economic success of the industry.

The legislature further finds that the history of Hawaiian music and dance demonstrates a proud statement of cultural identity. A compilation of collective works and related memorabilia of exceptional individuals who are highly regarded in their respective fields of endeavor will act to preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture as well as a love and appreciation of these art forms for present and future generations.

The purpose of this Act is to establish a museum of Hawaiian music and dance committee to determine the scope and role of such a museum in the community, the appropriate type of institution that should be established, location, possible financing mechanisms, and initial business plan.

SECTION 2. Museum of Hawaiian music and dance committee. (a) There is established a museum of Hawaiian music and dance committee which shall consist of eleven members and shall include:

(1) The executive director of the Hawaii tourism authority, or the director's designated representative; and

(2) Representatives from:

(A) The state foundation on culture and the arts;

(B) The office of Hawaiian affairs;

(C) Kamehameha Schools; and

(D) Bishop Museum.

Three members of the committee shall be appointed by the president of the senate, and three member shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The members appointed by the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall include at least one practitioner or former practitioner of the arts of Hawaiian music and dance, at least one member of the Hawaiian academy of recording artists or kumu hula, and no more than two representatives of the general community.

(b) The committee shall be chaired by the executive director of the Hawaii tourism authority, or the director's designated representative.

(c) The committee shall conduct an assessment to determine:

(1) The type of institution that would be appropriate for a museum of Hawaiian dance and music;

(2) The best location or locations for this museum or museums; and

(3) Possible financing mechanisms for these facilities.

SECTION 3. The committee shall submit a report of findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2005.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.