HI SB2400

Exempts wing-in-ground craft (seagliders) from Hawaii Water Carrier Act regulations and Public Utilities Commission oversight, with the U.S. Coast Guard maintaining safety jurisdiction

Defines wing-in-ground craft as vessels that operate above the water surface using aerodynamic lift created by ground effect between the craft and the water

Supports Hawaii's decarbonization goals under sections 225P-5, 225P-7, and 225P-8 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which establish emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2045 and zero-emission transportation goals

Aims to enhance interisland connectivity for underserved communities, improve healthcare access to Oahu medical facilities, and support emergency response capabilities

Amends Chapter 271G of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add wing-in-ground craft operators to the list of exemptions from water carrier regulations