HI HCR4

Urges the Governor and Legislature to preserve the counties' share of the transient accommodations tax established by Act 185 in 1990.

Currently distributes 44.8% of state-collected transient accommodations tax to counties: Kauai County 14.5%, Hawaii County 18.6%, City and County of Honolulu 44.1%, and Maui County 22.8%.

Recognizes that county shares provide stable funding for essential government services and improved budgeting and planning capabilities.

States that loss of these tax revenues would force counties to significantly increase property taxes.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Hawaii State Association of Counties, and all four county mayors.