Hawaii HB1709 transfers water carrier regulation from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation.

Hawaii HB1709 shifts the regulatory oversight of water carriers from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. The bill transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the commission related to water carriers to the department. It also amends various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to reflect this change, including updating references from the commission to the department. The bill ensures that all existing deeds, leases, contracts, and other documents related to water carriers remain in effect.

Hawaii HB1709 transfers water carrier regulation from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation.

Hawaii HB1709 shifts the regulatory oversight of water carriers from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. The bill transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties of the commission related to water carriers to the department. It also amends various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to reflect this change, including updating references from the commission to the department. The bill ensures that all existing deeds, leases, contracts, and other documents related to water carriers remain in effect.