SB 2698 SD2 HD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 23, 2026.

DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2698
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRN, TOU, FIN
Senate in_committee 2026-04-23
Business / Commerce Tax / Budget / Appropriations Transportation
Summary

Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors in addition to existing port user fees. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Lorraine R. Inouye
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-23 Status in_committee
2026-04-23 Latest Action Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
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