First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief
by Guardian staff and agency from Environment | The Guardian on (#6X2S0)
Governor is expected to sign the green fee', which adds 0.75% levy to state's existing tax on short-term lodging
Lawmakers in Hawaii have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state's lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against natural disasters fueled by the climate crisis.
Hawaii's governor, Josh Green, supports the creation of the so-called green fee", and is expected to sign it.
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