Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 2, 2026.
DOT; Governor; Transient Accommodations Tax; Cruise Ships; Cruise Fares; Budget Request; Maritime Purposes and Uses.
Requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional revenue generated by assessing the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares be expended for maritime purposes and uses, including addressing maritime environmental issues, as determined by the Department of Transportation, rather than be expended as part of the green fee. Amends the definition of "cruise fares"" with respect to the Transient Accommodations Tax."
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-02 | Latest Action | Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM. |