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Hawai‘i Lawmakers Propose $10 Fee Amid Environmental Concerns

2/25/2026

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Hawai‘i lawmakers advance legislation to replace the green fee with a per-passenger fee of about $10.
Projected green-fee revenues would fall from $26 million in fiscal year 2027 to about $10 million annually.
The green fee funds overtourism and climate-change projects.
Environmental groups express concerns about equitable contributions.
Legislation moves forward amid ongoing litigation between the state and the cruise industry.

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Story summary

Hawai‘i lawmakers advance legislation to replace the green fee with a per-passenger fee of about $10.
Projected green-fee revenues would fall from $26 million in fiscal year 2027 to about $10 million annually.
The green fee funds overtourism and climate-change projects.
Environmental groups express concerns about equitable contributions.
Legislation moves forward amid ongoing litigation between the state and the cruise industry.