Transportation

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 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 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 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 Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1083: RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly mandates budget line-item funding and appropriates funds for port infrastructure maintenance dredging, directly advancing budget allocation for public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors and port infrastructure, directly funding transportation infrastructure upkeep.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 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 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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