THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM |
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Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Chair |
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Senator Clarence Nishihara, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday February 8, 2005 |
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TIME: |
1:15 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 1728 |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Clarifies that the perpetuation, protection, or enhancement of the Hawaiian culture is among the responsibilities of OHA. |
TSM, JHW |
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SB 971 |
RELATING TO TIME SHARE. Narrows gift and prize disclosure requirements; allows time share booth signage to contain art and design elements and excludes booths in the time share project, or in a hotel owned or operated by the time share developer or affiliate from signage requirements; removes signs and banners from certain disclosure requirements; excludes money paid for an activity, product, or service from prohibition on developer receipt of sums from prospective buyers. |
TSM, CPH |
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SB 1730 |
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Imposes the TAT on hotels converting to time shares for one year after conversion. |
TSM, WAM |
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SB 1862 |
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Adds transient residential vacation rentals to definition of transient accommodations to make them subject to the TAT. Creates a moratorium on TAT registration of new transient residential vacation rentals effective 6/1/06 subject to the enactment of county ordinances and/or rules specifically regulating their operation in residential areas. |
TSM, WAM |
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SB 1863 |
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Requires the department of taxation to review the forms and process relating to collecting the TAT from vacation rentals and bed and breakfast establishments and requires the department to report the TAT revenues received from these types of establishments. |
TSM, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 231, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 587-7200
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________________________________________ Senator Donna Mercado Kim Chair |
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