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Hawaii’s “green fees” bill will raise tourism taxes to fund mitigation of “climate change.” And now there is a lawsuit being filed disputing it.
Temporary Accommodation Tax (TAT) raises taxes on tourists Staying at a hotel in Hawaii Up to 11% while imposing a new 11% tax on cruises, according to the bill text.
Cruise Line International, together with cruise ship suppliers, filed a lawsuit against state tax and county finance officers in Aloha.
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“We believe the expansion is violating both. The US Constitution And the federal law said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital, placing additional financial burdens on passengers who are already subject to substantial fees and taxes.
The association also pointed out its benefits Cruise sightseeing It comes as a major economic factor for the nation.
Temporary Accommodation Tax (TAT) will increase tax on Hawaii hotel prices to 11% while imposing a new 11% tax on cruises. (istock)
“Extending the TAT to cruise passengers is threatened Stop visitors That spending will encourage this economic engine, put job losses at risk and undermine the financial stability of tourism-dependent companies,” Clia added.
The lawsuit points out that state counties each add a 3% extra fee on state taxes, increasing the tax to 14%.
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A portion of the newly promoted revenues isClimate mitigation According to the bill, the Special Resilience Fund and the Special Economic Development and Revitalization Fund.
The bill addresses the conservation of invasive species and wildlife Beach Management and repair.
A portion of the proceeds raised will enter the Special Fund for Climate Mitigation and Resilience and the Special Fund for Economic Development and Revitalization, according to the bill’s text. (istock)
It also helps fund “Green Jobs Usescope” and environmental concerns.
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In 2023, 9.6 million visitors traveled to Hawaii. Hawaii Tourism Bureau.
According to the release, “green fees” are projected to generate $100 million a year.
In 2023 alone, 9.6 million visitors traveled to Hawaii. (istock)
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Attorney General said that a complaint was recently filed with the department.
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