Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 1523: RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves countdown timers from pedestrian signals, weakening safety standards for crosswalks per traffic code changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 2698: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors in addition to existing port user fees. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Cruise Ship Special Fund via passenger fee (replacing TAT), directly allocating tax revenue to fund transportation projects, aligning with fiscal management and program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Cruise Ship Special Fund via passenger fee, directly funding transportation infrastructure (harbors) under DOT, replacing prior tax with dedicated revenue stream.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2992: RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

Specifies that the driver of a vehicle must wait until a pedestrian has crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane of the roadway before the driver can proceed.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances pedestrian safety by requiring drivers to wait until pedestrians cross half the crosswalk plus an additional lane, strengthening transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1160: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.

Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends safety standards to allow alternative vehicles with adult chaperones, enhancing pupil transportation safety under DOT/DOE requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 102: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory, except for motorcycles and mopeds that do not exceed certain federal regulations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces noise safety standards for modified vehicles, aligning with transportation safety regulations under vehicle modification policies.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 484: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands rebate program for electric mobility devices, promoting sustainable transportation under Department of Transportation oversight90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 390: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 390 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects within the 16th senatorial district, such as infrastructure upgrades or facility renovations. It directly affects residents and local entities in that specific geographic area by allocating resources for physical improvements. The bill focuses solely on funding distribution without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. As a procedural funding measure, it does not specify individual projects or include voting records. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for district infrastructure projects, directly involving budget allocation under appropriations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for infrastructure upgrades in 16th District, directly supporting transportation infrastructure improvements per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 207: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to install fireworks scanners at airports/harbors, enhancing transportation safety at DOT-managed facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 720: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends window tint regulations to enhance highway safety by increasing required light transmittance (reducing dark tint), improving driver visibility.90% confidence

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