Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 316: RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.

Requires lot owners in subdivisions that are not planned communities to pay for the repair and maintenance of subdivision roads. Authorizes counties to assess and collect fees for repair and maintenance of subdivision roads if no courtappointed or deeddesignated entity is authorized to do so. Requires counties to provide certain services to associations. Restricts provisions to counties having a population greater than 200,000 but less than 500,000. Extends the reporting date and sunset date for the working group established pursuant to Act 200, SLH 2022. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates subdivision road maintenance funding and county oversight, directly supporting transportation infrastructure upkeep per bill's focus on roads and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1480: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mileage-based road usage charge as new revenue source for transportation funding, directly impacting tax collection and appropriations under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county/state mileage-based road usage charges to fund transportation infrastructure, clarifies fund disposition, and repeals payment caps - directly advancing transportation funding mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 3234: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

SB 3234 appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install all-way crosswalks at locations directly adjacent to school properties. This bill directly affects schools, students, and staff by funding physical safety infrastructure at school entrances and exits. The key provision requires the Department of Transportation to use allocated money for these specific crosswalk installations. The bill is currently under review by the TRS and WAM committees, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school safety infrastructure, directly funding a public service under budget allocation; aligns with 'funds essential programs' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school safety infrastructure (crosswalks at entrances) to protect students/staff, directly enhancing educational access and safety per Safe Routes to School program.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds all-way crosswalks at schools for traffic safety, directly enhancing pedestrian infrastructure within transportation safety framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 142: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 142 allocates state funds for capital improvement projects, such as road repairs, public building upgrades, or infrastructure enhancements, within the eighth representative district. The bill directly benefits residents and local entities in that district by providing financial resources for physical improvements. Key provisions include the specific appropriation of state budget funds for projects in the eighth district, as stated in the bill's abstract. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being carried over.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state budget funds for infrastructure projects in a district, directly advancing fiscal management through appropriations for public improvements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road repairs and infrastructure projects in Eighth District, directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1165: RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes DOT to acquire coastal property for highway construction, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1549: RELATING TO THE KĀNEHILI COMMUNITY HALE.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Kānehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Kānehili homestead.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds construction of a new access road, directly improving transportation infrastructure at Kānehili homestead as part of a capital project.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1659: RELATING TO THE LAHAINA BYPASS.

Adds a special assessment to the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax, sunsetting in 10 years, to fund revenue bonds for the Lahaina Bypass North. Includes payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Directs transient accommodations taxes collected from West Maui transient accommodations to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Defines "West Maui". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adds special assessment to rental vehicle tax to fund Lahaina Bypass via revenue bonds, directly increasing tax revenue allocation for infrastructure spending within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Lahaina Bypass highway construction via revenue bonds and State Highway Fund, directly advancing road infrastructure project.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Roads & Highways

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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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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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