HI HB1167

Makes an emergency appropriation from the state highway fund to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2024-2025 to fund payroll, fringe benefits, and administrative costs for motor carrier law enforcement.

Addresses a funding gap created by Act 117, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, which transferred motor carrier law enforcement from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation without appropriating necessary funds.

The appropriated funds shall not lapse at the end of fiscal year 2024-2025; any unexpended balance lapses back to the state highway fund on June 30, 2026.

Takes effect on July 1, 2025, and is recommended by the governor for immediate passage as an emergency measure.

The specific dollar amount of the appropriation is left blank in the bill text.