HB 101 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

HB 101 requires the Governor to seek Senate approval (advice and consent) before appointing the Deputy Director of Highways within the Department of Transportation. This bill directly affects the appointment process for this specific state transportation leadership role. The key provision changes the current appointment procedure to mandate Senate confirmation, adding a legislative review step. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but has not advanced beyond the first reading stage.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1
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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled.
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Darius Kila
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