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. This includes duties such as establishing classifications, setting rates, and enforcing compliance. The bill also revises definitions and provisions related to gross income, certificates of public convenience and necessity, and penalties for non-compliance. Effective July 1, 2027, the changes aim to streamline regulation under a single department.

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. This includes duties such as establishing classifications, setting rates, and enforcing compliance. The bill also revises definitions and provisions related to gross income, certificates of public convenience and necessity, and penalties for non-compliance. Effective July 1, 2027, the changes aim to streamline regulation under a single department.