Transportation

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1881: RELATING TO LAND USE.

HB 1881 prohibits the construction and operation of passenger ropeways on mountain lands within all designated land use districts across the state. This bill directly affects developers, landowners, and tourism operators seeking to build such infrastructure in mountainous areas. The key provision bans ropeways universally in all land use districts, removing exceptions for specific zones or projects. The bill is currently pending a committee hearing (WAL) as of February 2026, with no final action taken yet.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits passenger ropeways, a transportation infrastructure, restricting development in mountain areas per bill's key provision.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 2049: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund, Special Land and Development Fund, and Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Establishes and appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Authorizes the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund to be used to acquire land. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestructures conveyance tax to fund infrastructure via Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates conveyance tax revenue to Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly funding housing-related infrastructure projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates conveyance tax revenue to fund infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly supporting transportation infrastructure through targeted funding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1092: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates plan to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled, directly addressing pollution control and climate change through transportation demand management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates funding and planning for a Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce emissions and single-occupancy vehicle use, directly promoting sustainable transportation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1473: RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT.

Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationAmends transfers from State Highway, Airport, and Harbor funds to central services, diverting transportation-specific funding away from infrastructure projects.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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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 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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