HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

 

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

Rep. Adrian K. Tam, Chair

Rep. Shirley Ann Templo, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Daniel Holt

Rep. Chris Todd

Rep. Ikaika Hussey

Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

Rep. Greggor Ilagan

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER & LAND

Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair

Rep. Rachele F. Lamosao, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Mahina Poepoe

Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Rep. Justin H. Woodson

Rep. Kim Coco Iwamoto

Rep. Garner M. Shimizu

Rep. Dee Morikawa

Rep. Kanani Souza

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 20, 2025

TIME:

9:00am

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 423

State Capitol

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A G E N D A

 

SB 1396, SD3, HD1

(HSCR1252)

Status

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027.  Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a $20 transient accommodation tax to be levied per night for each furnishing of transient accommodations in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through a membership, loyalty, or rewards program.  Appropriates funds to DLNR for protection, management, and restoration of the State's natural resources.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

 

EEP, TOU/WAL, FIN

SB 439, SD1

(SSCR717)

Status

RELATING TO FEES.

Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board.  (SD1)

 

TOU/WAL, FIN

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Mark J. Hashem

Chair

 

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Rep. Adrian K. Tam

Chair