HawaiiSB 28892025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.

Sponsored By: Mike Gabbard (Democratic)

In Committee

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.

DOTCommercial Helicopter TourSensitive AreaRestrictionPermitsPublic ProcessCivil PenaltyReportTRS, JDC/WAM

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Gabbard

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stanley Chang

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jr. Ihara

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM.

    1/30/2026Senate
  2. Passed First Reading.

    1/26/2026Senate
  3. Introduced.

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

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