Hawaii HB2378 exempts wing-in-ground craft from Hawaii Water Carriers Act regulations to support decarbonization and enhance interisland.

Hawaii HB2378 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt wing-in-ground craft, often called "seagliders," from Hawaii Water Carriers Act regulations. This exemption aims to support Hawaii's decarbonization goals, enhance interisland transportation, and fulfill the Navahine settlement agreement. Wing-in-ground craft, which operate on water and fly above it, provide a zero-emission, efficient mode of transportation. The bill defines "wing-in-ground craft" and outlines exemptions for certain operations, including those for business, education, workforce development, and emergency response.

Hawaii HB2378 exempts wing-in-ground craft from Hawaii Water Carriers Act regulations to support decarbonization and enhance interisland.

Hawaii HB2378 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt wing-in-ground craft, often called "seagliders," from Hawaii Water Carriers Act regulations. This exemption aims to support Hawaii's decarbonization goals, enhance interisland transportation, and fulfill the Navahine settlement agreement. Wing-in-ground craft, which operate on water and fly above it, provide a zero-emission, efficient mode of transportation. The bill defines "wing-in-ground craft" and outlines exemptions for certain operations, including those for business, education, workforce development, and emergency response.