HI HB2078

Requires all operators of transient accommodations to designate a local contact residing on the same island as the accommodation for purposes of tax compliance and consumer protection.

Mandates that all web-based advertisements and solicitations for transient accommodations display the registration identification number issued by the Department of Taxation.

Clarifies that non-governmental entities maintaining records of transient accommodation owners must provide relevant information to the Department of Taxation to avoid penalties.

Excludes resort timeshare vacation units and interests subject to Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 514E from the definition of "transient accommodations."

Sets a sunset date of December 31, 2015 for the bill's provisions.