Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2993: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Resources Development to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for state employees. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds fully subsidized public transit passes for state employees, directly advancing public transit access and usage through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2241: RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.

SB 2241 allocates funds to the Hawaii State Energy Office to study the state's existing and future infrastructure needs for zero-emission vehicles (like electric cars). This analysis will help inform future planning but does not require immediate infrastructure changes or impose new requirements. The bill directs the Energy Office to complete this study, with any resulting plans taking effect on July 1, 2050. The measure is currently pending in committee after receiving a recommendation for passage with amendments.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates funds to study ZEV infrastructure, advancing clean energy planning through future infrastructure analysis without immediate mandates.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds study of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to inform future planning, directly advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions per its title and subjects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates funds to study EV infrastructure needs, supporting future sustainable transportation planning without immediate mandates.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1285: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tiered license revocation for impaired driving, directly enhancing highway safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1480: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mileage-based road usage charge as new revenue source for transportation funding, directly impacting tax collection and appropriations under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county/state mileage-based road usage charges to fund transportation infrastructure, clarifies fund disposition, and repeals payment caps - directly advancing transportation funding mechanisms.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 419: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires insurance coverage for child restraint replacements after accidents, enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 970: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax credit incentivizes businesses to cover employee public transit costs, directly promoting public transportation usage and aligning with sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1333: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for transportation/housing infrastructure, directing existing tax funds toward public projects and aligning with fiscal responsibility and infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for housing infrastructure funding, directly advancing housing development and infrastructure projects in qualifying counties.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes county surcharge revenues for transportation infrastructure funding in counties under 500k population, extending collection period to 2047.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1492: RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOT for mobility management task force, directly increasing budget allocation for public service as per appropriations subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds to DOT for implementing mobility management recommendations, directly funding transportation infrastructure and services per Task Force on Mobility Management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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