SCR 80 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A STATE HIGHWAY POLICE FORCE.

This bill is a Senate concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to work together to create a state highway police force. It aims to address rising traffic fatalities by combining transportation expertise with law enforcement resources to improve road safety and traffic management. The resolution does not create new laws or authorize funding but serves as a formal request for these agencies to collaborate on establishing a specialized police unit focused on highway incidents.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Referred to TRS/PSM.
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Mar 16, 2026
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Brandon Elefante
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