Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1882: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

HB 1882 exempts motorcycles and passenger cars from mandatory safety inspections. This change directly affects motorcycle and passenger car owners who would no longer need to undergo regular safety checks. The bill removes the requirement for these vehicles to pass safety inspections, which are typically mandated for other vehicle types. The policy change simplifies vehicle compliance for these owners without altering other vehicle safety rules.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves mandatory safety inspections for motorcycles/passenger cars, weakening vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2422: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Pro-Housing Score Program to expand housing opportunities, reduce regulatory barriers, and establish builder's remedies in transit-oriented development areas, directly advancing housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables housing projects in transit-oriented development areas, directly promoting transportation infrastructure integration through TOD policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2429: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

SB 2429 establishes a framework requiring smart speed assistance systems for habitual speeders, directly affecting drivers with repeated speeding violations. It sets clear liability rules for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers of aftermarket speed assistance systems related to their design, manufacture, or repair. The bill also mandates a report to the Legislature on the program's implementation and effectiveness. This legislation focuses on concrete safety technology deployment and accountability, without speculative outcomes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates smart speed systems for habitual speeders, enhancing road safety standards through technology deployment per traffic safety focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2435: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a State goal to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the design of all new state building construction that includes parking to ensure that at least ten per cent of parking stalls are electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies that own or manage state facilities that include parking, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the costs of, and install, retrofits and electric vehicle charging system at high priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state buildings to be EV charger-ready, advancing clean energy infrastructure and promoting electric vehicle adoption as part of renewable energy transition.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in state buildings, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with EV adoption goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Oil & Gas Public Transit Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 3153: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special district zones within airports statewide. Adds a new HRS section to help prevent unauthorized access and enhance security. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances airport security infrastructure under DOT authority, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure protection per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2172: RELATING TO VEHICLES.

Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates safety standards for ATVs on highways (headlights, helmets), enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation infrastructure.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 834: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClassifies e-bikes and mandates safety info/regulations, enhancing transportation safety standards for sustainable mobility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1118: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits combustion engines for commercial mopeds, mandating electric alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits combustion engine mopeds, requiring electric alternatives to reduce emissions and pollution per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits combustion engine mopeds in commercial use, promoting electric alternatives as sustainable transportation policy per bill's focus on vehicle regulations and electric moped adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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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

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Traffic Safety

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