Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1244: RELATING TO ROADS.

Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly funds maintenance of public-access private roadways using county tax revenues, advancing transportation infrastructure upkeep per bill's explicit purpose.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 1481: RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.

Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates motorcycle safety training for permits, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per DOT requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 95: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 95 creates new fines for drivers operating vehicles or mopeds without a valid current inspection certificate. This directly affects anyone driving a car, truck, or moped that requires a safety inspection. The key provision increases penalties for this specific violation, adding additional fines beyond existing requirements. The bill does not change inspection requirements or vehicle safety standards, only the financial penalty for non-compliance. It is a straightforward policy change targeting a known enforcement gap in vehicle safety compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases fines for vehicle safety inspection non-compliance, reinforcing existing safety enforcement without altering standards or infrastructure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1549: RELATING TO THE KĀNEHILI COMMUNITY HALE.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Kānehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Kānehili homestead.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds construction of a new access road, directly improving transportation infrastructure at Kānehili homestead as part of a capital project.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1124: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50-cent retail delivery fee (tax) to fund Safe Routes to School Program, directly increasing dedicated budget allocation for public service.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects retail delivery fees to Safe Routes to School Fund, enhancing student transportation access and safety - a specific educational access initiative.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds Safe Routes to School Program (transportation safety infrastructure) via retail delivery fee, directly supporting pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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