HI SR73

Request the State Auditor to convene a working group to examine the status and progress of the Honolulu rail transit project.

Working group membership includes the Auditor (as chairperson), representatives from the Governor's Office, Directors of Finance and Transportation, legislative leaders, the Council on Revenues Chairperson, and one county representative appointed by each county mayor.

Working group shall examine current funding sources for the rail system and evaluate alternative funding options instead of extending, making permanent, or increasing the existing one-half percent general excise tax surcharge.

Working group must report findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 regular session convenes.