S.B. 512 Summary

• Appropriates operating funds for the Department of Transportation for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, covering 11 harbors, 2 airports, and harbor administration

• Provides special fund appropriations for harbors including Honolulu ($20,371,905 and $20,456,061), Hilo ($2,285,410 and $2,293,812), Kahului ($3,241,146 and $3,252,271), and Nawiliwili ($2,608,331 and $2,619,836)

• Authorizes 77 permanent and 1 temporary full-time equivalent positions for Harbors Administration; authorizes positions for individual harbors and airports as specified

• Appropriates $15,000,000 in general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to the Department of Transportation, with unexpended balances to lapse on June 30, 2021

• Designates specific funding for airport personnel including a fire commander for General Aviation ($72,984 annually) and positions at Kona International Airport including an assistant superintendent and visitor information assistant