SB1215 proposes a one percent increase in the transient accommodations tax (TAT) to fund the malama aina visitor impact tax program.

SB1215 amends Hawaii's transient accommodations tax (TAT) to increase the tax rate by one percent for a specified period. The additional tax revenue will be deposited into the malama aina visitor impact tax special fund. This fund will support the malama aina visitor impact tax program, administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. The program aims to improve the visitor experience, sustain economic benefits, and protect Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. The bill also establishes a mass transit special fund to manage additional tax revenues.

SB1215 proposes a one percent increase in the transient accommodations tax (TAT) to fund the malama aina visitor impact tax program.

SB1215 amends Hawaii's transient accommodations tax (TAT) to increase the tax rate by one percent for a specified period. The additional tax revenue will be deposited into the malama aina visitor impact tax special fund. This fund will support the malama aina visitor impact tax program, administered by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. The program aims to improve the visitor experience, sustain economic benefits, and protect Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. The bill also establishes a mass transit special fund to manage additional tax revenues.