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Bless this day to us, Oh LORD! The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:9-14

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

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) 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. 

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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.

Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection at george magazine

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed a “Green Fee” bill raising tourist taxes to fund environmental initiatives.  (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

“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.

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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.”

Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection at george magazine

The funds will go toward climate mitigation, economic revitalization, and environmental conservation. (iStock)

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

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

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

Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection at george magazine

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

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

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

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