URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT ALTERNATIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT METHODS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY.
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1931-26), recommending adoption.
Summary
The House resolution asks the Department of Transportation to review its current herbicide use on the Hana Highway, explore organic or other alternative methods, hold public meetings with east Maui residents, and report its recommendations before the 2027 legislative session. It targets the DOT, local residents, cultural practitioners, and the environment along the 64‑mile corridor, aiming to keep the road safe while protecting water quality and cultural resources.
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