HI SCR4

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

Currently allocates 44.8% of total state transient accommodations tax revenue to counties: Honolulu City and County (44.1%), Maui County (22.8%), Hawaii County (18.6%), and Kauai County (14.5%).

Recognizes that transient accommodations tax revenues provide financial stability for county budgets and enable improved budgeting and planning compared to the prior grants-in-aid system.

Warns that loss of the current tax allocation would require counties to significantly raise property taxes to maintain essential government services.

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