Hawaii SB1570 mandates emergency declarations and runway expansion for Molokai airport.
Hawaii SB1570 addresses the unreliability of air service to Molokai and Lanai, which has left residents stranded. The bill requires the governor to declare a state of emergency if air transportation is unavailable for over 24 hours and mandates the use of emergency powers to ensure essential services. It also directs the Department of Transportation to plan and design runway expansion at Molokai airport, using efficient construction technologies. The bill appropriates funds for this expansion and mandates the submission of a plan and report to the legislature.
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