Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2008: RELATING TO STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

SB 2008 would establish a 55 miles per hour maximum speed limit for all sections of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. This bill directly affects drivers traveling on that specific highway by changing the existing speed limit to 55 mph. The bill is currently pending, having been deferred by the Transportation and Roads Committee (TRS) on February 3, 2026, and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSets 55 mph speed limit on highway, enhancing traffic safety - a direct transportation safety measure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 96: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class C felony for damaging traffic cameras, expanding criminalization beyond typical traffic violations. Directly increases criminal penalties for non-violent property damage.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes traffic cameras for citation enforcement, enhancing traffic safety compliance. Directly strengthens traffic code enforcement under transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2412: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2412 proposes allocating state funds for physical projects like roads, buildings, or parks in the Eighth Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure within that district by providing financial resources for capital improvements. The bill’s key provision is the appropriation of funds, with no additional requirements or mechanisms specified in the provided abstract. (Note: The bill is in early stages, having only been introduced on January 27, 2026.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects, directly increasing budgeted spending in a specific district per its summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road infrastructure projects in Eighth District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2190: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to create and maintain an electronic dashboard on its website disclosing the costs, status, and expected timeline for completion of each current construction state project in excess of $1,000,000 involving state roads or highways.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT transparency on highway projects, enhancing accountability for transportation infrastructure management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2995: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a Zero-Emissions Rideshare Rebate Program to be administered by the Department of Transportation. Establishes a rideshare fee. Establishes the Zero-Emissions Rideshare Subaccount within the Highway Development Special Fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes rebate program for zero-emission rideshares, directly promoting reduced transportation emissions and clean energy adoption within transportation policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Zero-Emissions Rideshare Rebate Program and dedicated subaccount within Highway Fund, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1076: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases CAC funding caps for DOT harbor improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through expanded private contracting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 2470: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate an intersection for the installation of a leading pedestrian interval and accessible pedestrian signal upon the first placement or replacement of a state-owned pedestrian signal head. Requires and authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate a certain number of existing intersections with pedestrian signal heads on an annual basis until each intersection with a pedestrian signal head showing a pedestrian crash within the last 5 years has been evaluated. Ensures that accessible pedestrian signals are installed at intersections where leading pedestrian intervals are already installed. Requires that additional safety improvements are implemented as necessary where leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals are installed. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Appropriates funds from the state highway fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety improvements and funds accessible pedestrian signals at intersections, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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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

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2355: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 2355 requires the state Transportation Director to create rules enabling mobile safety inspections for passenger cars, allowing inspections to occur at various locations instead of only fixed stations. This directly affects passenger car owners by changing how vehicle safety checks are conducted. The key provision mandates the adoption of specific rules for mobile inspection services, focusing on practical implementation. The bill does not specify inspection frequency or costs, only establishing the framework for mobile inspections.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates mobile vehicle safety inspections, enhancing accessibility and safety standards for drivers, directly advancing transportation safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1326: RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and public transit access through state-funded projects.90% confidence

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