HB 725 Summary

• Requires the Department of Transportation to establish weigh in motion and axle scale systems at all commercial harbor facilities to monitor vehicles carrying cargo loads of a specified weight threshold or more.

• Mandates maritime cargo carriers engaged in interstate transportation submit detailed lists to the Department of Transportation containing shipping manifest information for every container or load arriving at Hawaii's commercial harbors that meets the weight threshold.

• Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 for purchase and installation of weigh in motion and axle scale equipment at harbor facilities.

• Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 for hiring personnel to operate the weigh in motion and axle scale systems.

• Effective date of July 1, 2050 (note: specific weight thresholds in pounds are left blank in the bill text).