Hawaii SB1244 amends tax surcharges for county infrastructure projects.

Hawaii SB1244 modifies the rules for county surcharges on state taxes, allowing counties to use these funds for specific infrastructure projects. Counties with populations under 500,000 can use surcharges for housing infrastructure costs, while larger counties can use them for mass transit projects. The bill also specifies that these funds cannot be used for certain public road repairs or maintenance, and outlines the process for adopting or extending these surcharges. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii SB1244 amends tax surcharges for county infrastructure projects.

Hawaii SB1244 modifies the rules for county surcharges on state taxes, allowing counties to use these funds for specific infrastructure projects. Counties with populations under 500,000 can use surcharges for housing infrastructure costs, while larger counties can use them for mass transit projects. The bill also specifies that these funds cannot be used for certain public road repairs or maintenance, and outlines the process for adopting or extending these surcharges. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.