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This bill amends Section 266-61 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to modify requirements for securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors. Currently, the Department of Transportation requires that mooring lines be secured by labor subject to collective bargaining. The bill creates an exception to this requirement for specific types of vessels, including fishing vessels, government-owned or government-sponsored vessels, tour boats, and training vessels. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing collective bargaining requirement for labor performed at shipyards, drydocks, ship repair or construction companies, and activities related to ship repair, construction, overhaul services, and maritime research and development. The bill includes provisions ensuring it will not impair existing contracts and will only be enforced to the extent it does not conflict with federal or state constitutional provisions, laws, or regulations. If any part of the bill is found to be unconstitutional, the entire act will be invalidated. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1402&year=2025