Extends the county surcharge on state general excise taxes in Hawaii.

The bill extends the county surcharge on state general excise taxes in Hawaii, allowing counties to continue collecting the surcharge until December 31, 2045. Counties with populations up to 500,000 can use the surcharge revenues for public transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and housing infrastructure costs. The bill also sets specific dates for when the surcharge can be levied, depending on when the county ordinance was adopted.

Extends the county surcharge on state general excise taxes in Hawaii.

The bill extends the county surcharge on state general excise taxes in Hawaii, allowing counties to continue collecting the surcharge until December 31, 2045. Counties with populations up to 500,000 can use the surcharge revenues for public transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and housing infrastructure costs. The bill also sets specific dates for when the surcharge can be levied, depending on when the county ordinance was adopted.