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SB 2889 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.

Summary
Restricts commercial helicopter tour operations over sensitive areas designated by the Department of Transportation through public process. Requires the Department of Transportation to enforce restrictions through a permit process, flight tracking, noise monitoring, complaint investigation, and the issuance of a civil penalty for each violation. Requires an annual report to the Legislature by the Department of Transportation.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts helicopter operations over sensitive environmental areas with enforcement mechanisms to protect ecosystems and reduce disturbance, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRestricts commercial helicopter operations over sensitive areas via DOT enforcement, permits, and penalties, directly limiting transportation activity in the topic area.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard
DDemocratic
HI
21
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9
Co
Photo of Les Ihara
Les Ihara
DDemocratic
HI
10