Bill > SR129

This Resolution urges the State of Hawaii to actively support the creation and implementation of transportation systems that produce no emissions when traveling between the islands. Recognizing that transportation is a major source of pollution in Hawaii and that the state aims for a carbon-negative economy by 2045, the resolution highlights that Hawaii's island nature makes it ideal for pioneering zero-emission sea and air travel for both people and goods, especially with advancements in electric watercraft and aircraft. It emphasizes that adopting such technology could lead to significant long-term cost savings for residents and visitors. To achieve this, the resolution specifically requests that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) and the Department of Transportation expedite efforts to develop and deploy these zero-emission options, and that these departments, along with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and other relevant agencies, plan for the necessary infrastructure, such as charging stations and docks, to support this new form of interisland travel.