(AP) — A bill that would allow Hawaiʻi’s four counties to impose an additional tax on hotel rooms and vacation rentals passed its final reading in the state Legislature. The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Wednesday that House Bill 862 removes the allocation of the state’s Transient Accommodations Tax to the counties, but allows each jurisdiction to add its own tax of up to 3% on tourist lodging. Currently, the state taxes rooms and lodging at 10.25%. The bill now goes to the governor, who has until June 21 to announce what bills he intends to veto.

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