Hawaii’s New Climate Tax: A Game-Changer for Tourism and a Blueprint for States?

Or is this a scam for the Democrat leadership to fund their slush fund?

Hawaii has just made history with the nation’s first state-level climate change tax, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 27, 2025. Officially Act 96 (Senate Bill 1396), this “green fee” targets tourists through higher taxes on hotel stays and cruise ship visits, aiming to fund environmental protection and climate resilience. With nearly 10 mil…