HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-18 Letter to Donovan M. Dela Cruz and Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran SB 2686, SD1 Relating to Taxation J�SV;of p, , Roy Takemoto
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February 18, 2020
Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair
Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair
Committee on Ways and Means
Dear Chair Dela Cruz, Vice Chair Keith-Agaran, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2686, SD1 Relating to Taxation
SB 2686, SD1 is somewhat similar to SB 2140, previously heard and passed in
WAM and by the full Senate, but with a different window of opportunity, and with the
added feature that surcharge revenue could be used for disaster relief.
As I testified on SB 2140, Hawaii County has adopted its surcharge on State tax,
and therefore would not be affected directly by adoption of that bill. Nevertheless, I
thought that it was appropriate for me to support my counterparts in other counties as
they face financial issues unique to each jurisdiction.
Now, with disaster relief added to the mix, Hawaii County would see a direct
benefit through flexibility. Therefore, even though SB 2140 already received a favorable
vote, I would ask that SB 2686, SD1 be approved.
Thank you for your consideration.
R�p ctfully Submitted,
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MAYOR
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