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HI SCR165
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Department of Transportation is requested to study the feasibility of bringing additional airlines to Molokai Airport, where only one passenger airline has provided service since January 2021.
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Current airline service has resulted in prohibitively high ticket prices and limited flight schedules, impacting Molokai residents' ability to travel for work, medical appointments, and family needs.
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Frequent flight delays and cancellations have created additional burdens on residents and pose potential health and safety risks for rural communities lacking dependable access to major hubs such as Honolulu.
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Department of Transportation must submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 Regular Session convenes.
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A certified copy of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Director of Transportation.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.
Department of Transportation
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024