Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1701: RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates in transit areas, lowering development costs and potentially increasing housing supply and affordability.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking requirements in transit-oriented development areas, promoting sustainable transportation use and TOD infrastructure goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 861: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Designates student transportation as critical infrastructure and a critical service for Hawaii's public education system. Requires all school bus contracts between the State and the contractor to include certain standards, performance metrics, and accountability requirements to prevent service disruptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDesignates student transportation as critical infrastructure, ensuring reliable access to schools and preventing service disruptions that impact educational access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDesignates student transportation as critical infrastructure with mandatory standards to prevent service disruptions, strengthening transportation system reliability and accountability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, directly funding public education transportation services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school transportation infrastructure (alternative vehicles, CDL licensure), directly supporting educational access and student mobility to schools.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for alternative vehicles and CDL licensure, directly supporting school transportation infrastructure and safety under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 683: RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes and appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators positions within the Department of Education to strengthen student transportation services across the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for student transportation coordinators, increasing state budget allocation for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen K-12 transportation services, directly supporting school operational infrastructure and access.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for student transportation coordinators to strengthen services, directly funding transportation infrastructure within education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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