Controversial gondola proposal in Hawaii halted after governor signs bill
Key takeaways
- Josh Green signed House Bill 1881 into law on Friday.
- The new law prohibits private passenger or cargo ropeways — including gondolas, cable cars, ski lifts and aerial tramways — from being built in Hawai i.
- The legislation was introduced by North Shore Representative Sean Quinlan in response to a proposal to build a gondola at Kaukonahua Ranch on the slopes of Mount Ka ala.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Josh Green signed House Bill 1881 into law on Friday.
The new law prohibits private passenger or cargo ropeways — including gondolas, cable cars, ski lifts and aerial tramways — from being built in Hawai i. Government entities are exempt only if a project receives approval from the state Legislature.
The legislation was introduced by North Shore Representative Sean Quinlan in response to a proposal to build a gondola at Kaukonahua Ranch on the slopes of Mount Ka ala. The project drew years of opposition from residents, Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, environmental advocates, and community organizations who argued it would damage the area s cultural significance, natural landscape and agricultural character.