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HI HB1339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Tokioka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the $10 daily transient accommodations tax that was collected monthly for complimentary or gratuitous transient accommodations.

  • Aims to help Hawaii's tourism industry maintain its competitive edge in promotional and marketing efforts.

  • Increases efficiency in the Department of Taxation by removing the tax collection requirement.

  • Supported by the Department of Taxation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, Kohala Coast Resort Association, Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Maui Hotel & Lodging Association.

  • Committee on Finance recommended passage.

Legislative Description

Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Daily Tax

Last Action

Referred to THA, WAM.

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs3/5/2013
Finance2/14/2013
Tourism1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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