SB1219 transfers regulatory powers from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation for motor carriers and water carriers.
SB1219 amends Hawaii law to transfer regulatory powers from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation for motor carriers and water carriers. It repeals sections related to the Public Utilities Commission and replaces references with the Department of Transportation. The bill also updates definitions and provisions to reflect the new regulatory authority of the Department of Transportation. The changes take effect on July 1, 2027, with certain provisions effective July 1, 2025.
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