HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM |
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Rep. Tom Brower, Chair |
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Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen L. Awana |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, January 31, 2011 |
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9:15 a.m. |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Temporarily increases from 07/01/2011 to 06/30/2015 the transient accommodations tax rate on time share units.
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RELATING TO TIME SHARE TAXATION. Modifies the transient accommodations tax provisions regarding time share units.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Provides that the transient accommodation tax shall be assessed and collected at a minimum rate of $8 per day per unit. Effective July 1, 2011.
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RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Imposes the Transient Accommodations Tax on resort fees.
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RELATING TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY. Provides a seven to ten percent tax credit for construction and renovations costs on hotel property incurred after December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2016.
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Provides a seven to ten per cent tax credit for construction and renovation costs on hotel property through December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 2011.
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE SLOT MACHINE GAMBLING AND GAMBLING BY VIDEO POKER MACHINES. Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize slot machine and video poker gambling that are not visible from the street in designated resort areas within Waikiki on the island of Oahu as provided by law.
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RELATING TO TOURISM. Creates temporary tourism economic district task force to study ways to revitalize a specific area of Waikiki, including issues of fast-track zoning, infrastructure development, mixed land use, and the use of tax incentives. Report by December 31, 2011. Terminates on June 30, 2012.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Appropriate funds to make necessary repairs to the seawall that runs parallel to the shore from 2957 Kalakaua avenue to Coconut avenue in Waikiki, Oahu.
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RELATING TO TRESPASS. Holds authors and publishers of visitor websites and publications liable to readers who suffer injury or death as a result of being enticed to trespass; exempts property owners from liability.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number;
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
· PAPER: 3 copies to Room 315 in the State Capitol; or
· EMAIL: TOUtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; or
· WEB: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-8520 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Tom Brower Chair |
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