Transportation

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2138: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study, plan, evaluate, implement, and trial transportation routes and services connecting Hilo and Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program to study, plan, implement, and trial routes/services, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2454: RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.

Requires the Department of Transportation to administer the Safe Routes to School Program. Amends the purposes for which funds of the Safe Routes to School Special Fund may be used for. Establishes deadlines for when funds from Safe Routes to School Special Fund that are allocated to the counties should be obligated or expended by. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies eligibility and accountability for Safe Routes to School funding, ensuring proper use of existing resources to support student access and safety in K-12 education.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill improves accountability for Safe Routes to School funding, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure for students.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2442: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Beginning 7/1/27, increases the number of required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in parking facilities with more than twenty-five parking spaces that are covered by title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with an exception for qualifying public entities managing large parking inventories that are otherwise compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates increased accessible parking spaces under ADA, enhancing transportation infrastructure accessibility for disabled persons, directly advancing transportation accessibility standards.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1915: RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 1915 makes it illegal to place, drop, or leave dangerous materials (like debris or hazardous substances) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. This directly affects drivers, construction crews, and anyone using public roadways who might accidentally or intentionally leave such materials. The bill’s key provision is a clear prohibition on these actions, aiming to improve road safety by reducing hazards for all travelers. It does not specify penalties or enforcement details in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits hazardous materials on roads to enhance safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 1641: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1641 bans the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric bicycles. It directly affects individuals who own or use these bikes and businesses that sell or rent them. The bill establishes specific penalties for violating these prohibitions. This legislation creates a clear legal restriction on high-speed e-bike activities within the state.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBans high-speed e-bike operations/sales, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations per bill's prohibitions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2059: RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles, and include disaster response and recovery vehicles, Department of Health-approved vehicles, and vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the State or an emergency management agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, improving emergency response times and access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency medical services personnel from CDL requirements and amends vehicle definition to facilitate emergency response, supporting transportation safety by removing regulatory barriers for emergency vehicles.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2057: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds via grant-in-aid to Honolulu IT for DMV system upgrade, directly allocating budget resources for government service enhancement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT system upgrade for DMV operations, directly supporting technology infrastructure through appropriation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DMV system upgrade for vehicle registration/licensing, directly supporting transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2589: RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

Clarifies that negligent homicide in the first degree shall include situations where a person causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle without a valid license. Establishes that a violation of this provision shall be a class B felony, with escalation to a class A felony when the person has two or more prior convictions for driving without a valid license within five years. Clarifies what constitutes a prior conviction for driving without a valid license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties to Class A felony and vehicle forfeiture for driving without license, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per oppose indicators.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for dangerous driving without license causing death, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of vehicle regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1708: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Upgrades the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while highly intoxicated, including outlining additional requirements for probation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies highly intoxicated driving as class C felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per DUI offense standards.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for DUI while highly intoxicated, directly enhancing traffic safety standards under transportation regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2086: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

HB 2086 amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to explicitly include injuries caused by drivers operating vehicles while intoxicated. This change directly affects drivers who cause injuries due to alcohol impairment, expanding the legal definition of the offense. The key provision updates the existing statute to specifically name intoxication as a factor in negligent injury cases. The bill is currently pending introduction as of January 23, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends negligent injury statute to include intoxication, strengthening highway safety enforcement by explicitly targeting impaired driving.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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