Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 229: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill imposes restrictions on vehicle lane usage (far left lane for towing vehicles), specifies penalties, and adds traffic code limitations without advancing infrastructure or safety initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1076: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases CAC funding caps for DOT harbor improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through expanded private contracting.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 396: RELATING TO COMMUTING.

Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates Commuting Choice Benefit Program with Climate Change Commission consultation, aiming to reduce emissions via employee transportation choices, aligning with climate mitigation goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Commuting Choice Benefit Program for state employees across all transportation modes, promoting sustainable commuting options and reducing single-occupancy vehicle use.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1123: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires development of vehicle safety standards for high-risk vehicles, enhancing transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1475: RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.

Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases DOT bond funding for harbor improvements, advancing infrastructure spending via special revenue bonds, a fiscal tool for public project financing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases DOT funding for harbor infrastructure via bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects as explicitly stated in summary and subjects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1088: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

SB 1088 provides financial rebates to developers who install "EV-ready" parking stalls in new affordable housing construction. These stalls are pre-wired and prepared for future electric vehicle charging stations, though chargers themselves are not required at installation. The bill directly affects developers building new affordable housing units, making EV infrastructure part of the initial construction. It aims to integrate EV compatibility into affordable housing from the start, without mandating immediate charger installation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides rebates (government spending) to developers for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, advancing fiscal support for housing infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides rebates for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, enabling future clean energy vehicle adoption without mandating chargers. Directly invests in EV infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing, advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions through pre-wired EV-ready parking stalls.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates to developers for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing, directly incentivizing sustainable infrastructure integration into affordable housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing via rebates for EV-ready parking, advancing sustainable transportation through pre-wired infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1483: RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.

Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores highway revenue bond authorization, enabling state funding for infrastructure projects under budget provisions, aligning with fiscal responsibility and essential program funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores bond authorization for highway capital projects, enabling funding for infrastructure improvements per DOT's authorized projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1614: RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes what constitutes transit-oriented development and incentivizes development in county-designated transit-oriented development areas or zones. Prioritizes the allocation of a minimum percentage of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for certain mixed-income rental housing projects or units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prioritizes allocation of Rental Housing Revolving Fund for mixed-income housing projects, directly funding affordable housing programs under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrioritizes Rental Housing Revolving Fund allocation for mixed-income housing projects, directly advancing affordable housing funding and development.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncentivizes transit-oriented development in designated zones, promoting public transit integration and sustainable transportation infrastructure through housing funding priorities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 927: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. Establishes the Airports Advisory Council. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to designate an airport security area within an airport property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for airport safety infrastructure, establishes Air Noise and Safety Task Force, and authorizes DOT rulemaking - directly advancing transportation safety and management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1666: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Summer Streets Pilot Program, directly allocating budget resources to fund a new initiative under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Summer Streets Pilot Program to repurpose roads for pedestrians/cyclists, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and community use.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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