Hawaii HB1177 extends a rental motor vehicle surcharge and establishes a pilot program to reimburse carriers for transporting essential goods between.

Hawaii HB1177 extends the increase of the rental motor vehicle surcharge by $0.50 annually from 2027 to 2031. The bill mandates the Department of Transportation to create a five-year interisland transportation fee reimbursement pilot program. This program will use revenues from the surcharge to reimburse designated carriers for the actual transportation costs of essential goods, including food, agricultural products, medical supplies, and building materials for affordable housing.

Hawaii HB1177 extends a rental motor vehicle surcharge and establishes a pilot program to reimburse carriers for transporting essential goods between.

Hawaii HB1177 extends the increase of the rental motor vehicle surcharge by $0.50 annually from 2027 to 2031. The bill mandates the Department of Transportation to create a five-year interisland transportation fee reimbursement pilot program. This program will use revenues from the surcharge to reimburse designated carriers for the actual transportation costs of essential goods, including food, agricultural products, medical supplies, and building materials for affordable housing.