Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2451: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund fare-free public transit, directly allocating tax revenue to a public service program per bill's funding mechanism.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases petroleum tax (energy sector) to fund fare-free transit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill taxes petroleum (Environmental Response Tax) to fund fare-free public transit, reducing vehicle emissions and promoting cleaner transportation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fare-free public transit funding via new tax, directly advancing public transportation access and sustainability through dedicated funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1798: RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by classifying critical infrastructure damage as felony, increasing penalties for property offenses.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands critical infrastructure to include broadband/cable networks, protecting internet infrastructure from property damage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects critical infrastructure (including transportation infrastructure) by criminalizing property damage, aligning with transportation infrastructure protection.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1797: RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.

Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes income tax credit for supervisor training, providing tax relief and incentivizing workforce development within fiscal policy framework.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires human supervisor in autonomous vehicles, restricting full autonomy deployment per bill's mandate.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates human supervisors for autonomous vehicle safety and incentivizes supervisor training via tax credit, enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2034: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for department employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for DOT employee transit pilot, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides fully subsidized transit passes for DOT employees, expanding workplace benefits and reducing commuting costs for workers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for DOT to establish subsidized public transit pilot for employees, directly funding and expanding public transit access as a transportation infrastructure initiative.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1701: RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates in transit areas, lowering development costs and potentially increasing housing supply and affordability.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking requirements in transit-oriented development areas, promoting sustainable transportation use and TOD infrastructure goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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