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SB 396 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 Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates Commuting Choice Benefit Program with Climate Change Commission consultation, aiming to reduce emissions via employee transportation choices, aligning with climate mitigation goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Commuting Choice Benefit Program for state employees across all transportation modes, promoting sustainable commuting options and reducing single-occupancy vehicle use.92% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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What changed between versions

SB396 → SB396_SD1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a standard legislative text file into a structured digital amendment format (SD1), which includes new metadata headers and a revised summary description. The core policy content regarding the creation of a commuting choice benefit program remains substantively identical to the original version.
Scope change
No change; the bill's scope and applicability remain the same.
TECHNICAL

Added digital metadata headers containing author names, timestamps, and document revision numbers, which were not present in the original text.

Replaced the original summary description with a new version that explicitly lists 'Appropriations' and confirms the effective date of July 1, 2050.

FISCAL

Inserted a specific funding section (Section 3) appropriating general revenues for the program's development and implementation for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the Act from 'upon approval' to a fixed date of July 1, 2050.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Reported from LBT/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 408) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Elefante.
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on LBT/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to LBT/TCA, WAM.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
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