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SB 2455 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO COMMUTING.

Summary
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program regardless of mode of transportation for all state employees in the executive branch and to recommend a similar program for state employees of the other branches. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires consultation with Hawaii Climate Change Commission & State Energy Office to develop commuting program, aligning with climate mitigation goals through transportation choices.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a Commuting Choice Benefit Program for state employees regardless of transportation mode, promoting sustainable commuting options including public transit and reducing vehicle dependency.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to TRS/LBT, WAM.
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to LBT/TRS, WAM.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
13
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9