STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2995

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 2450

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 2450, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to authorize the Department of Transportation to weigh any ocean transport container offloaded at any harbor in the State and fine any company that offloads an ocean transport container having an excessive gross weight.

Your Committee received comments on this measure from Matson Navigation Company, Inc.

Your Committee finds that the efficiency of a commercial harbor's supply chain is critical to ensure the flow of goods like food and necessary supplies. Given the critical role of the State's commercial harbors, it is imperative that the State support dependable and efficient cargo transportation and handling to service the State's residents and businesses. This measure will aid state harbors in the effective distribution of goods and supplies by outlining regulations that promote safety and efficiency.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2450, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair