Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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 · 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 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 both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1161: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates mileage-based tax on EVs to fund transportation, ensuring revenue for road maintenance and promoting fiscal responsibility through clarified fund disposition.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county mileage-based charges on EVs for transportation funding, creating new revenue stream for infrastructure maintenance and highway fund management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 20, 2026

HB 1588: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes the Noise Detection Camera Program in the Department of Transportation for the installation of noise detection cameras for the enforcement of noise control laws. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes DOT noise detection program under vehicle regulations, enhancing enforcement of transportation-related noise control laws.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1486: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT enforcement of Motor Carrier Law, directly advancing budget allocation for state transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to enforce Motor Carrier Law, funding transportation enforcement and safety operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 56: RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 56 prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving harmful materials on public roadways, including highways, streets, and alleys. It directly affects anyone who might leave such materials on these surfaces, such as drivers, construction workers, or litterers. The key provision bans the act of depositing injurious materials on roadways to prevent potential injuries to the public. This bill focuses on improving roadway safety through a clear, enforceable restriction on dangerous debris.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances roadway safety by prohibiting injurious materials on highways/streets, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 697: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from State Highway Fund to implement Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DOT's Automated Speed Enforcement Program via State Highway Fund, enhancing road safety through infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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