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HI SB3293
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Hawaii counties with existing public transportation surcharges on state general excise and use taxes to permanently extend the 0.5% surcharge beyond the current December 31, 2030 expiration date
- After December 31, 2030, the surcharge revenue will be split evenly between counties (0.25%) and the State (0.25%), with the State's share allocated to the Med-QUEST division for Medicaid programs
- Counties with populations over 500,000 (Honolulu) gain expanded authority after 2030 to use surcharge revenues for operating costs, maintenance, road repairs, bicycle paths, and other purposes previously restricted to smaller counties
- Before January 1, 2031, large counties remain limited to using surcharge funds for capital, operating, or maintenance costs of mass transit projects and ADA compliance expenses
- Removes previous deadlines requiring counties to adopt or extend surcharge ordinances by specific dates, allowing permanent adoption through public hearing process
Legislative Description
Relating To Taxation.
General Excise Tax
Last Action
Referred to EIG/TRS/HHS, WAM.
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs2/2/2026
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