HI HB196

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 237D-6.5(b) to add a new allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to three counties effective July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2030.

Allocates $9,425,000 to Kauai County, $12,090,000 to Hawaii County, and $14,820,000 to Maui County as additional revenue distributions beyond existing allocations.

These allocations are in addition to amounts already provided to counties under paragraph (4) of the transient accommodations tax distribution formula.

Sunsets on December 31, 2030, at which time Section 237D-6.5(b) reverts to its previous form prior to this Act's effective date.

Maintains all other existing transient accommodations tax allocations to the Turtle Bay conservation easement fund, convention center enterprise fund, tourism special fund, and special land and development fund.