HB 434 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 261-12 to require tour aircraft operators to maintain commercial general liability insurance coverage of at least $10,000,000 per accident covering bodily injury, death, and contractual liability.

• Requires permit applicants to submit detailed written reports for renewal that include takeoff/landing dates and times, number of passengers, flight paths, and any deviations from the intended flight plan, with reports made available to the public.

• Adds new permit requirements for tour aircraft operations under director-adopted rules, including aircraft type identification, daily operation limits, hours of operation, and FAA certificate verification (121 or 135).

• Requires a Hawaii sectional aeronautical chart marked with routes, altitudes, and noise abatement procedures for identified noise-sensitive areas to accompany all permits.

• Effective January 1, 2050.