Bill > SCR139

This Concurrent Resolution requests that the Department of Transportation establish a working group focused on zero emissions interisland transportation, which means transportation between the islands of Hawaii that produces no harmful pollutants. This initiative is driven by Hawaii's goal to achieve a zero emissions clean economy by 2045, recognizing that transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The resolution highlights the existence of electric ferries and aircraft in other parts of the world and suggests that Hawaii's unique market density makes it an ideal place to test and develop these technologies for interisland travel, potentially reducing transportation costs as fossil fuel prices rise. The working group will be tasked with advising the Governor and Legislature on plans for zero emissions interisland transportation, developing metrics and recommendations for stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to secure funding from various sources to support these efforts.