Bill > SB310

This bill modifies Hawaii's existing law regarding county surcharges on state tax, primarily focusing on public transportation funding. It allows counties that already have a surcharge to permanently extend it at a reduced rate of one-fourth of one percent after December 31, 2030, and permits counties that have not yet adopted a surcharge to do so at one-half of one percent until December 31, 2030, and then at one-fourth of one percent thereafter. The bill also expands the authorized use of surcharge revenues for counties with a population greater than 500,000, previously restricted to capital costs of mass transit projects, to now include operating and maintenance costs, as well as expenses related to Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. For smaller counties, the bill continues to allow broader use of surcharge revenues, including funding for public transportation systems, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and housing infrastructure. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for counties in using transportation-related tax revenues while maintaining oversight through annual reviews and financial verification processes.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2025