Hawaii SB3289 amends tax definitions and budget requests to fund maritime projects.

Hawaii SB3289 modifies the definition of "cruise fare" to exclude optional charges for shipboard services, facilities, meals, excursions, and onboard entertainment beyond mandatory fees. The bill also revises budget requests to allocate additional revenue from the transient accommodations tax on cruise fares for maritime purposes. These purposes include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing infrastructure resilience, mitigating natural disasters, improving visitor experiences, and managing tourism impacts.

Hawaii SB3289 amends tax definitions and budget requests to fund maritime projects.

Hawaii SB3289 modifies the definition of "cruise fare" to exclude optional charges for shipboard services, facilities, meals, excursions, and onboard entertainment beyond mandatory fees. The bill also revises budget requests to allocate additional revenue from the transient accommodations tax on cruise fares for maritime purposes. These purposes include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing infrastructure resilience, mitigating natural disasters, improving visitor experiences, and managing tourism impacts.