HI HB1881

Prohibits the construction and operation of passenger ropeways on mountain lands within all land use districts in Hawaii, overriding existing county and state land use authority.

Defines "passenger ropeway" to include aerial lifts, chair lifts, detachable grip lifts, aerial tramways, and commercial funiculars, but explicitly excludes elevators.

Establishes specific criteria for "mountain" classification, including summit elevation at least 1,000 feet above surrounding terrain, average slope of 15% or greater, topographic prominence of at least 500 feet, or formal classification in federal/state registries.

Amends Chapter 205 of Hawaii Revised Statutes (State Land Use Law) by adding a new section specifically addressing this prohibition.

Scheduled to take effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation).