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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR175

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR175

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.

Impact

If implemented, the task force's findings could set the stage for significant alterations in how Hawaii's airports are managed. By centralizing operations, there could be greater consistency in governance and operational efficiencies, which may lead to enhanced infrastructure and service quality. The proposed airports corporation may also allow for a better alignment of economic goals with the operational aspects of managing Hawaii's airports. However, the resolution emphasizes the importance of evaluating potential challenges and implications for stakeholders involved in the aviation sector.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 175 (SCR175) seeks to address the management and operational challenges faced by Hawaii's airports by requesting the establishment of a task force. This task force will explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated airports corporation, aimed at centralizing airport management under a single entity. Hawaii's airports are vital not only to the tourism industry but also to the overall economic development of the islands, employing thousands in various sectors. The resolution highlights the importance of improving financial flexibility, enhancing customer experience, and ensuring long-term sustainability in airport operations.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding SCR175 centers on the evaluation of various stakeholders’ interests, including government agencies, the airline industry, and labor unions. The task force's work will be critical to balance these interests and ensure that community needs are addressed while promoting economic goals. The outcome could significantly impact airport operations, quality of facilities, governance, and even the employment landscape in related sectors, which may provoke debate among stakeholders regarding the direction of Hawaii's aviation management.

Companion Bills

HI HCR120

Same As Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.

HI SR144

Same As Requesting The Airports Division Of The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Explore The Feasibility Of Establishing And Implementing A Corporation To Manage The State's Airports.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR165

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.

HI SR139

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.

HI SCR73

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.

HI SCR140

Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program In The State.

HI SCR96

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.

HI SCR215

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Medicinal Psychedelics Right-to-try Task Force To Explore The Development Of A Program For Qualifying Terminally Ill Patients.

HI SCR33

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene An Interagency Task Force To Combat The Underground Economy And Employee Misclassification In The State's Construction Industry.

HI SR121

Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Research And Develop A Green Highway Program.

HI SR65

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct An Assessment Report To Evaluate The Feasibility And Practicality Of Implementing Higher Levels Of Commercial General Liability Insurance For The General Aviation Industry And Helicopter Operations At Airports In The State.

HI SR89

Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Convene A Four-day Work Week Task Force To Evaluate How More Flexible Work Hours And A Four-day Work Week Can Be Implemented For Public Employees In Hawaii.

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