Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes photo red light systems, prohibits crosswalk blocking, and establishes safety council - enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2993: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources Development to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for state employees. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds fully subsidized public transit passes for state employees, directly advancing public transit access and usage through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2138: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes a Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study, plan, evaluate, implement, and trial transportation routes and services connecting Hilo and Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program to study, plan, implement, and trial routes/services, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Tags Economic Development

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1879: RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.

Establishes within the Department of Transportation a subsidized youth transit program for youth who are residents of the State, to be coordinated with the counties. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules, expand eligibility, and consult with the Department of Education on best practices, under certain conditions. Establishes the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and Special Fund. Allocates funds from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates tax revenues (environmental response, energy, food security) to fund a new public transit program special fund, directly advancing budgetary appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates environmental response tax to youth transit program, reducing emissions by promoting public transit use.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates environmental/energy tax funds to establish fare-free youth transit program, expanding public transit access and funding within DOT.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 634: RELATING TO MARINE PASSENGER FEES.

Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new cruise passenger fee to fund climate infrastructure, directly appropriating revenue for budget allocation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly allocates funds for climate change mitigation/adaptation infrastructure projects through the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes DOT-collected fee funding cruise ship infrastructure projects with climate focus, directly appropriating funds for transportation infrastructure as specified in subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Climate Change Ports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1510: RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.

SB 1510 would exempt non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from standard motor carrier regulations when they operate under specific conditions. It directly affects nonprofits that run services like senior shuttles, disability transport, or community shuttles, which currently must comply with rules for commercial bus or taxi services. The bill’s key provision removes these regulatory requirements for qualifying organizations, reducing administrative burdens. This change would apply only to nonprofits meeting defined criteria, such as operating for community benefit rather than profit.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts nonprofits from motor carrier regulations, reducing administrative barriers for community transportation services like senior shuttles and disability transport.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1208: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOT for automated speed enforcement program, directly funding a state initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems to improve road safety, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure through appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2154: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2154 establishes a framework for using intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology, which alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits, specifically targeting habitual speeders. It directly affects drivers with repeated speeding violations by requiring their vehicles to integrate this technology. The bill mandates that the state agency implement this framework and submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its effectiveness and costs. This is a policy change focused on traffic safety technology adoption, not on new penalties or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImplements ISA tech for habitual speeders to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill's framework and mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 275: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 275 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects (like roads, parks, or public buildings) within the 41st Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that specific district by providing dedicated funding for physical improvements. The key mechanism is the authorization of state bonds and appropriated funds to finance these projects, without requiring new taxes. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bond issuance and existing fund allocation for district infrastructure without new taxes, directly funding public projects per Budget & Taxes topic.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes bonds/funds for road infrastructure projects in 41st District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 670: 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExpands rebates for electric mobility devices, promoting cleaner transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence through increased adoption of electric vehicles.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands eligibility and funds electric mobility rebates, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure under Department of Transportation oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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