HI HB908

Allocates funds from transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii Tourism Authority to address homelessness in tourist and resort areas, in conjunction with the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association and the governor's coordinator on homelessness

Requires dollar-for-dollar private sector matching of any allocated funds before release to the Hawaii Tourism Authority

Mandates the Hawaii Tourism Authority submit a report to the legislature at least 20 days prior to the 2020 regular session detailing current and planned homelessness initiatives in tourist and resort areas, including costs, funding sources, and participating entities

Appropriates unspecified funds (amount blank in bill text) from the tourism special fund for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 for the homelessness initiatives, contingent on private sector matching

Bill effective date set for July 1, 2099 (appears to be a drafting error)