HI HB1165

Amends Section 237D-6.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding distribution of transient accommodations tax revenues.

Expands the $1,000,000 allocation for the Hawaiian center and museum of Hawaiian music and dance to include planning, design, and construction of these facilities, in addition to operation.

Maintains all other transient accommodations tax allocations unchanged, including $16.5 million to the convention center enterprise special fund and $79 million to the tourism special fund.

Takes effect on July 1, 2021.