HRS §261-3
State's role in aviation laws and disputes
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The transportation department can suggest new aviation laws, represent the state in federal and other state matters, and join legal cases to protect the state's aviation interests.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Legislation, intervention
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department of transportation may: (1) Draft and recommend necessary legislation to advance the interests of the State in aeronautics; (2) Represent the State in aeronautical matters before federal agencies and other state agencies; (3) Participate as party plaintiff or defendant or as intervenor on behalf of the State or any municipality or citizen thereof in any controversy which involves the interests of the State in aeronautics.
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