HB 504: DLNR; DOA; HTA; DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX; MINIMUM TAX; INCREASE; NATURAL RESOURCES; WORKING GROUP; FEES; REPORTS; APPROPRIATIONS

Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027.  Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation.  Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group.  Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture.  Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects.  Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (SD2)