Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 435: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Defines "electric micro mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro mobility devices. Prohibits anyone under fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Increasing the age for those required to wear a helmet when operating a bicycle. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety regulations (age limits, helmet requirements) and classification for e-bikes, promoting safe and sustainable transportation use within vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1165: RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes DOT to acquire coastal property for highway construction, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1285: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tiered license revocation for impaired driving, directly enhancing highway safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1484: RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Community Improvement Revolving Fund and transit development, advancing public infrastructure funding through fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Community Improvement Revolving Fund and Transit-Oriented Community Partnership to promote housing development via zoning exemptions and DOT funding, directly advancing housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes DOT partnership for transit-oriented development with funding, promoting public transit infrastructure and sustainable transportation projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 135: RELATING TO LAND.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purchase of the real property located at 64-486 Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationLand purchase at Kamehameha Highway (major road) for infrastructure development aligns with transportation funding and infrastructure support.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1286: RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.

Prohibits pedestrians from walking along the roadway of an interstate highway, an auxiliary interstate highway, or certain state highways except while conducting authorized first responder duties or highway maintenance duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits pedestrians on highways to prevent accidents, directly enhancing road safety standards as per transportation safety indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 227: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

HB 227 creates new fines for drivers operating cars or mopeds without a current vehicle safety inspection certificate. It directly affects drivers who operate vehicles without a valid safety inspection, increasing penalties for this violation. The bill adds specific additional fines to the existing penalty structure for operating un-inspected vehicles. This law would take effect on July 1, 3000 (as stated in the bill).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for operating vehicles without safety inspections, directly enhancing vehicle safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 861: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDesignates student transportation as critical infrastructure, ensuring reliable access to schools and preventing service disruptions that impact educational access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDesignates student transportation as critical infrastructure with mandatory standards to prevent service disruptions, strengthening transportation system reliability and accountability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, directly funding public education transportation services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school transportation infrastructure (alternative vehicles, CDL licensure), directly supporting educational access and student mobility to schools.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for alternative vehicles and CDL licensure, directly supporting school transportation infrastructure and safety under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1464: RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.

Requires a manufacturer of model year 2022 or later motor vehicles that utilize telematics systems to equip the vehicles with an inter-operable, standardized, and open-access platform across all of the manufacturer's makes and models. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a motor vehicle telematics system notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates standardized telematics for vehicle repair access, enhancing vehicle maintenance regulations within transportation policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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