Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 948: RELATING TO HARBORS.

HB 948 requires the Department of Transportation to build, maintain, and operate customs and security facilities at commercial harbors. This bill directly affects commercial harbor operators and port authorities by mandating state-level facility management. Key provisions specify the DOT's responsibility for constructing, maintaining, and operating these security-focused facilities. The bill does not alter existing customs procedures but shifts operational responsibility to the DOT for harbor security infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates DOT to build/maintain harbor security facilities, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure management per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2543: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2543 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects within the Second Representative District. The bill directly affects local infrastructure and community facilities in that district, such as roads, public buildings, or parks. It provides specific funding appropriations but does not create new regulations or alter existing laws, focusing solely on financial support for district-level projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing budgetary spending on public facilities without tax changes or regulatory shifts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects in Second District via capital appropriations, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill's focus on district roads and CIP projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics State Budget Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2556: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with an engine brake in certain areas. Prohibits motor vehicles that tow a vehicle or trailer from driving in the far left lane on any roadway that has three or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction in a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, with certain exceptions. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes restrictions on engine brakes and towing in left lanes, limiting vehicle operations per traffic code, aligning with 'restrict' indicator for 'oppose' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1958: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent domiciling or storing of personal property on public property within a bus stop area, if a person does not intend to use the public transportation services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents obstruction of bus stops, ensuring public transit functionality and safety per enforcement procedures for transit use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Tags Public Safety

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2179: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires, rather than authorizes, the Department of Education to develop and administer a Traffic Safety Education Program. Requires the Department of Education's Traffic Safety Education program to include electric bicycles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands DOE's existing Traffic Safety Education program to include e-bikes, enhancing student safety within educational context as part of student programs.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands traffic safety education to include e-bikes, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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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

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Driver Licensing Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1209: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces non-discrimination by transportation network companies against riders with service animals, strengthening accessibility and compliance within transportation services.92% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 485: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTightens vehicle safety standards by reducing allowable front window tint, enhancing driver visibility per Transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 157: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by 1/1/2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTransfers public roads to county for management and authorizes traffic code enforcement - improves infrastructure oversight and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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