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GM 603

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES MCCULLY, for a term to expire 06-30-2026.

2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Legislature considers confirming gubernatorial nominee James McCully to Hawaii Tourism Authority Advisory Board through June 2026.

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Bill Summary · GM 603

Legislative bill overview

This bill seeks confirmation of James McCully as a member of the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Advisory Board of Directors for a term ending June 30, 2026. The nomination was referred to the Economic Development and Tourism (EDT) Committee on January 30, 2026, and is awaiting committee review and legislative confirmation.

Why is this important

The Hawaii Tourism Authority shapes tourism policy and spending that directly affects Hawaii's economy, local communities, environmental sustainability, and visitor management. Board appointments represent opportunities to influence priorities like overtourism mitigation, cultural preservation, and economic benefits distribution to residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill provides no details about McCully's qualifications, background, previous experience with tourism issues, or positions on contentious tourism policies
  • Community impact questions: No information about whether McCully represents local community interests, environmental concerns, or resident perspectives versus industry/developer interests
  • Transparency gap: No stated positions on current Hawaii tourism challenges such as overtourism, housing affordability, cultural preservation, or sustainable development priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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