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Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100M annually for climate, ecology protection

May 29, 2025
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Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100M annually for climate, ecology protection
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, has signed into law a “Green Fee” bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation.

Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax on Hawaii hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — which would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text of the bill.

Portions of the revenue raised would go into the “Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Special Fund” and the “Economic Development and Revitalization Special Fund,” according to the bill.

The bill addresses invasive species, wildlife conservation and beach management and restoration.

It will also help fund a “green jobs youth corps” and areas of environmental concern.

“Hawaiʻi is at the forefront of protecting our natural resources, recognizing their fundamental role in sustaining the ecological, cultural and economic health of Hawaiʻi,” said Gov. Green in a press release.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green signing legislation to raise the state tax on short-term accommodations, surrounded by lawmakers and supporters, in an effort to combat climate change
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, surrounded by lawmakers and supporters, signs legislation in Honolulu on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. AP
Person diving off rocks at Kaanapali Beach, Hawaii, as a tourist boat passes by
A person dives off rocks as a tourist boat passes along Kaanapali Beach, a popular tourist destination, on August 5, 2024 near Lahaina, Hawaii. Getty Images

The Aloha State governor added, “The fee will restore and remediate our beaches and shorelines and harden infrastructure critical to the health and safety of all who call Hawaiʻi home, whether for a few days or a lifetime.”

In 2023, 9.6 million visitors traveled to Hawaii, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Hawaii already has a 10.25% tax on short-term rentals.

The Carnival Miracle cruise ship docked at Hilo, Hawaii during a 15-day cruise on January 15, 2024.
The Carnival Miracle cruise ship is docked during a 15-day cruise on January 15, 2024 in Hilo, Hawaii. Getty Images
People visiting Iao Valley State Monument, an important historic site and tourist attraction, in Wailuku, Hawaii
People visit Iao Valley State Monument, an important historic site and tourist attraction, on August 5, 2024 near Wailuku, Hawaii. Getty Images

The state’s counties each add their own 3% surcharge on top of the state’s tax, according to FOX 13.

“Hawaii already imposes what some believe are high taxes on the hospitality sector and short-term stays,” said Travel Tomorrow.

The Green Fee is projected to generate $100 million annually, according to the release.

The post Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100M annually for climate, ecology protection appeared first on New York Post.

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