SB 108 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO VESSELS.

Summary

Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

SB108 → SB108_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a standard Senate bill (SB 108) to a Senate Draft (SD 1), changing its purpose from immediately authorizing noise regulations to requiring a study first. The original version would have allowed the Department of Transportation to immediately adopt rules limiting vessel noise in harbors. The new version requires the department to conduct a study, consult with stakeholders, and submit a report with recommendations by February 2026 before any regulations can be implemented.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from immediate regulatory authority to a study and recommendation process. The effective date was also changed from immediate approval to July 1, 2050.

REQUIREMENT

Changed from immediate authority to adopt noise regulations to requiring a study of regulations and best practices

Added requirement to work with stakeholders and compare with other ports in similar locations

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from immediate approval to July 1, 2050

Added requirement to submit study report with recommendations to legislature by February 2026

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Committee

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 252) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.

upper

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to TCA, CPN/WAM.

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 9, 2025

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors