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HI SCR12

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Laura Thielen

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Federal Aviation Administration to more aggressively enforce existing laws against commercial helicopter tour operators in Hawaii.

  • Requests the FAA increase minimum flight altitudes for tour helicopters to 2,500 feet above residences and 5,000 feet above national park land (currently 1,500 feet minimum).

  • Calls on the FAA to mandate offshore tour aircraft routes when appropriate and require helicopters to avoid residential areas.

  • Requests creation of air tour management plans for national parks in Hawaii pursuant to the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the FAA Administrator, Hawaii Department of Transportation Director, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Urging The Federal Aviation Administration To Take Action Regarding Commercial Helicopter Tour Operations In Hawaii.

Federal Aviation Administration

Last Action

Report adopted, referred to JDC.

5/19/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/19/2020
Transportation1/28/2020

Full Bill Text

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