H.B. 399 Summary

• Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to assist counties with populations less than 500,000 in providing bus routes between popular tourist destinations and airports, with buses equipped to handle baggage.

• Amends Section 237D-6.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add a new allocation category (iii) under the tourism special fund distribution formula for the county bus route assistance program.

• Intends to increase on-island travel options for visitors to reduce emissions and traffic congestion from rental car usage and promote tourism sustainability.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2019.