HB1881

Relating To Land Use.

Final Passage·5/6/26

Hawaii HB1881 prohibits passenger ropeways on mountain lands across all land use districts.

Hawaii HB1881 amends Chapter 205 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands in all land use districts. Passenger ropeways include aerial lifts, aerial tramways, and funiculars but exclude elevators. The bill defines "mountain" based on elevation, slope, and formal classification. This prohibition overrides other statutes and takes effect upon approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 2–0 · May 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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14
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

3 Yea

DRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:00 AM

Conference Committee Meeting

Apr 27

9:00 AM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

May 8

Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).

May 7

House

Transmitted to Governor.

May 6

Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.