To unprecedented, legislators Hawkai They are ready Increase the tax levy for passengers They are placed in hotels and other short -term shelters. Going to plans to deal with new money The heating of the planet.
State leaders claim to allocate funds for such projects Change of sand on the beachesHelp install homeowners Anticclonic clips On their roofs and Removal of the occupied herb As the feeding The deadly forest fire that destroyed Lahina Two years ago.
And Bill Representatives congregation and Senate They will vote this weekInitially planned on Wednesday, but changed to Friday, Adding extra 0.75% To the daily rate of tax Until January 1, 2026.
Its approval is safe in practiceThe leaders of the parties have agreed to this move as the Democrats have a full majority in both cameras. Governor Josh Green has announced that it will make it legal.
Authorities assess it Increase in tourism Will make a $ 100 million dollars (above that 88 million euros) In the new year income. “We had a tragedy of $ 13,000 million (11.5 billion euros) M AU. We lost 102 people. This type of tax This will help us to prevent this next disaster“Green said in an interview.
Green said that Hawaii was just The first stage of the country that does something in this regard. Andrei Yushkov, political analyst of the tax trust, a non -profit organization -based organization -based organization, said he was unaware of any other state that allocated the tax on environmental protection or climate change.
How many taxes do tourists pay in Hawaii?
This increase will be added to short -term shelters already to a relatively larger line. The current state tax is 10.25% of the daily price of the rooms Increase as 11%. In addition, the Hawaii districts Each adds to their own 3% additional fee, and the state and the districts impose 4.712% of the integrated public tax on goods and services including hotel rooms. Together, the tax rate is almost 19%.
Only Large cities in the United States that accumulate tax rates In the highest state and local shelters Omaha (nebraska)With 20.5%, and CincincinoleAccording to the HVS 2024 report, the Global Hospitalist Advisor, with 19.3%. Governor Josh Green is saying 10 million visitors What The accident is Huawei every year They should help 1.4 million residents in the state to protect the environment.
Green believes that they will be ready to pay a tax increase because they allow Hawaii to “maintain the right shores”, and protect the favorite places like the first Hana Road and the beach. Ohu’s north coast. Behind him Burning in the AUThe governor said that thousands of people from all over the country asked him how he could Help. This is a significant way to do this, he said.
Hotel department has found feelings
Jerry Gibson, president of the Hawaii Hotel Alliance representing operators Hotels In the state, this sector said Were satisfied that legislators were not approved by a higher increase Rather than proposed in the beginning.
“I don’t think there is nobody Tournament Say: ‘Okay, let’s go out.’ No one wants to see it, “Gibson said. But our state, at the same time, needs money, “he added. Money to help beautify the environment of Hawaii. If so, it will be worth it.
Hawaii has been struggling for a long time to hide The largest environmental requirements And the protection of the islands The safety of the coral reefs Elimination up Aggressive plants Guarantee that tourists do not hurt Wild animalsLike the saint seals. The state should maintain a width Path networkMany of them have the most intense pedestrian traffic because more travelers get on vacation.
Two years ago, legislators gathered to demand a one -year license or pass to visit state parks and paths. Green wanted everyone Visitors will pay a rate According to legislators, at $ 50 (44 euros) to enter the state, the idea of violating the freedom of traveling US Constitutional Protection. Increasing the shelter rate is its compromise solution, which has become very urgent by the fire of the AU.
Major shortage of security funding
A security group, now maintains Ana, calculated a 561 million dollars Between (496 million euros) Financial requirements Safety in Hawaii And the money spent Every year. Green acknowledged the declining income from the tax increase, but the government would issue bonds Upgrade the money you collect.
Most 100 million dollars (88.4 million euros) goes Activities that can be managed within one to two years10 to 15 million (between 8.8 and 13.3 million euros) will help to pay bonds that support long -term infrastructure projects.
Advertisement“Only a stranger is a stranger,” said Kavika Riley, a member of the Advisory Committee on the governor’s climate. If Adagio is that To help with a visitor’s job After the first day of being a guest.
“Nobody says this. That is, our audience should come here and start working for us. But that’s what we say It is important to be part of the solution“Riley said. “It is important to be part of the maintenance of things you want”He added.
