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Committee backs first reading for agreements to send Maui CDL examiners to neighbor islands
Summary
The committee recommended passage on first reading of two intergovernmental agreements that would let Maui County motor-vehicle examiners administer commercial driver’s license skills tests on behalf of the County of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu, with full reimbursement of costs.
The Maui County Council Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee voted to recommend passage on first reading of two nearly identical intergovernmental ordinances (Bill 90 and Bill 91) authorizing the mayor to enter agreements that allow Maui County CDL examiners to travel to neighboring jurisdictions to administer commercial driver’s license skills tests.
The committee was told the arrangements are part of a statewide CDL program and that the examiners’ positions are grant-funded through the State Department of Transportation. Motor Vehicle and Licensing Administrator Lito Villa said Maui will continue to prioritize local testing needs and will send staff “as needed” to assist the County of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu because those jurisdictions face examiner shortages. Villa said Maui currently has two fully licensed examiners and voluntary participation by staff will be reimbursed for travel and per diem under the agreement.
Director of Finance Marcy Martin told the committee the receiving county will typically book and pay travel and lodging; the State DOT grant funds the examiner salaries, overtime and per diem. Personnel staff said HRS authorizes temporary assignments between counties, and there were no known union obstacles if finance and departments agree to staff terms.
Committee members asked about scheduling and backlog: Villa said Hawaii County reported about a three‑month backlog and is hiring another examiner. Maui currently has availability and is prioritizing Maui applicants. Members also asked that non-substantive edits be made to the ordinances (change “interdepartmental” to “intergovernmental,” correct the mayor’s name and an updated termination date). Chair Lee said council staff will submit technical corrections and that the chair’s office expects to amend the termination date to Nov. 30, 2025 pending confirmation from the other jurisdictions.
A committee motion to recommend passage on first reading passed (the meeting recorded 8 ayes; one member was excused). The motion incorporated non‑substantive revisions and directed Corporation Counsel and Finance to ensure corrected, signed versions of the ordinances are filed.
