HR 111 Summary

• Honolulu City Council passed Bill 40 in December 2021, which adds a 3% tax on accommodations on Oahu.

• Of the new accommodation tax revenue, 33% goes to the Honolulu Rail project for the first two years, increasing to 50% after two years.

• Urges the Honolulu City Council to prioritize funding core services for Oahu residents over the Honolulu Rail project, which has been ongoing for more than a decade and is projected to continue until at least 2031.

• Cites recent arrests of three City and County of Honolulu officials on charges related to diverting Police Department funds and points to a shortage of police officers as justification for prioritizing core services.

• Directs that certified copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Honolulu City Council, Hawaii Authority on Rapid Transit, and the Mayor's Office.