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SB 1215 In Committee

RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to allocate funds to state agencies to improve the quality of visitor experience to sustain the economic benefits contributed by the visitor industry and protect, restore, and manage the State's natural and cultural resources. Establishes the Malama Aina Visitor Impact Tax Special Fund to fund the program. Increases the transient accommodations tax by one per cent from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2030 and requires the additional tax revenues to be deposited into the Special Fund.

Requires the Department to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals 12/31/2030.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 21, 2025
Last action
Jan 21, 2025 — Pending Introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
28 · Low