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HB 1949

RELATING TO THE GREEN FEE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 23 co-sponsors

HB 1949 modifies Hawaii's green fee system, affecting environmental funding and tourism operations through potential rate or allocation changes requiring Finance and Environmental committee approval.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 322).
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Bill Summary · HB 1949

Legislative bill overview

HB 1949 relates to Hawaii's green fee system, though the bill text itself is not provided in your submission. Based on the referral pattern to Energy, Environment & Planning (EEP), Tourism (TOU), and Finance (FIN) committees, this legislation likely addresses environmental fees, conservation funding, or tourism-related charges in Hawaii. The bill has been re-referred multiple times, suggesting either procedural requirements or substantive revisions between committee reviews.

Why is this important

Hawaii's green fees typically fund environmental conservation, renewable energy initiatives, or sustainable tourism infrastructure. Any modifications to these fees affect both state revenue streams and operational costs for businesses in tourism and hospitality sectors. The multiple referrals indicate this bill touches fiscally sensitive areas requiring Finance Committee scrutiny alongside environmental policy considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Business impact and competitiveness: Whether increased or restructured green fees make Hawaii tourism less competitive compared to other destinations
  • Revenue allocation: How collected fees are distributed among conservation, infrastructure, and government operations
  • Implementation timeline and compliance: Whether businesses have adequate time and resources to adapt to new fee structures or reporting requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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