Gov. Josh Green touts Senate Bill 2919 as pivotal tool to address the state’s housing crisis and ensures counties can guide their future development, but opponents say it does not address the true causes of Hawai’i’s housing shortage.
The Democrat governor of Hawaii has proposed a $25 "climate impact fee" on tourists to help preserve the state's natural environment.During his state of the state address last month, Gov. Josh Green claimed that the fee was necessary to "provide the needed resources to protect our environment and in.
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Counties eye increases to hotel room tax as state seeks to divert some revenues to general fund
Counties eye increases to hotel room tax as state seeks to divert some revenues to general fund By Chelsea Davis | April 28, 2021 at 7:14 PM HST - Updated April 28 at 8:18 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A bill to take tourism tax revenue away from the counties would likely lead to higher taxes for tourists.
Maui Countyâs mayor is already making plans to bridge the gap.
âMaybe up to 1% to go housing, affordable rentals. 1% for ocean safety and fire, and all the emergency services, air ambulance, air rescue. And finally, another 1% being utilized for restoration of the culture, visitor education, culturally sensitive areas, preservation,â said Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino.