Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes photo red light systems, prohibits crosswalk blocking, and establishes safety council - enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1260: 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. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Summer Streets Pilot Program, directly allocating state budget resources to a new initiative, aligning with funding support for public programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure, repurposing roads from vehicular to community use - directly promotes sustainable transportation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1164: 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. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores highway revenue bond authorization, enabling DOT to fund capital projects via budgeted bonds, advancing infrastructure spending under budget provisions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestores highway revenue bond authorization for capital improvement projects, enabling funding of transportation infrastructure as explicitly stated in the summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1167: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT for Motor Carrier Law enforcement, supporting essential government operations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEmergency appropriation funds DOT enforcement of Motor Carrier Law via State Highway Fund, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1669: RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into Community Improvement Special Fund for transit-oriented development partnership, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for transit-oriented housing development partnership, promoting housing near transit hubs which increases housing supply and affordability options.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership and funds for transportation infrastructure development under DOT, directly advancing public transit-focused projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1120: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires, no later than 1/1/2028, the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires DOT to study and adopt clean fuel standard for alternative fuels, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires clean fuel standard feasibility study and rules adoption, targeting greenhouse gas reduction through alternative fuels95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT feasibility study and rules for clean fuel standard, promoting sustainable transportation through alternative fuels and greenhouse gas reduction.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 697: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from State Highway Fund to implement Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds DOT's Automated Speed Enforcement Program via State Highway Fund, enhancing road safety through infrastructure investment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1638: RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.

Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds airline subsidies at Molokai Airport via DOT's pilot program, directly supporting air carrier transportation infrastructure through appropriations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2020: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates DOT-developed road safety education for license renewal, directly enhancing traffic safety standards per bill's requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SCR 132: URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO FINALIZE, PRIORITIZE, AND MATERIALIZE THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges the City and County of Honolulu to move forward with finalizing and building the Makakilo Drive Extension Project to address traffic congestion in the Makakilo and Kapolei areas. The bill requests that city officials establish a clear timeline for planning, funding, design, and construction phases, and submit a status report to the Legislature by early 2027. It directs copies of the resolution to the mayor, transportation director, and city council chair to ensure the request is formally communicated to local leadership.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges city to finalize and build Makakilo Drive Extension to address traffic congestion, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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