Transportation

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 344: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in new state buildings, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through EV adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charger-ready parking in state buildings, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with DOT/Energy Office coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2202: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Hawaii's SB 2202 establishes a comprehensive program to address the state's shortage of school bus drivers by creating financial incentives and support systems for recruitment and retention. The bill authorizes grants to help candidates cover the costs of obtaining commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits, funded through a new special account that accepts legislative appropriations and federal grants. It also introduces a repayment signing bonus structure where new hires receive $1,000 upon hiring, with additional payments at six months and one year of service, though drivers who leave before completing three years must repay the initial bonus. Furthermore, the Department of Education is required to launch a three-year outreach program featuring recruitment campaigns and workforce development partnerships, while submitting quarterly reports to the legislature on driver vacancies, wages, and program expenditures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds for school bus driver recruitment/retention programs, directly supporting K-12 transportation access and school operations infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school bus driver recruitment programs, directly supporting student transportation services within the transportation infrastructure framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1250: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1250 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for physical infrastructure projects (like roads, schools, or parks) specifically within the 18th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and businesses in that district by enabling improvements to local public infrastructure. The key mechanism is the creation of dedicated funding through state bonds and appropriated state money, managed under the district's specific needs. It does not change existing laws or regulations but provides a financial mechanism for targeted capital projects. The bill is currently in committee review for the 2026 session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds and appropriations for infrastructure projects, directly advancing public spending through fiscal mechanisms per Subjects: Appropriation ($).90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects in 18th District via bonds/appropriations, directly advancing transportation infrastructure improvements as explicitly listed in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2134: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Requires 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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT-developed safety education for license renewals, directly enhancing traffic safety standards under transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1302: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Human Resources Development, in collaboration with various state and county agencies, to establish a Transportation Demand Management Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Transportation Demand Management Program, directly allocating state budget resources to fund a public service initiative.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes Transportation Demand Management Program with funding for public transit passes and bikeshare, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2375: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.

Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing liability for sustainable aviation fuel distributors, directly managing tax revenue through $20M annual cap and fiscal reporting requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and fossil fuel displacement.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection through emissions reduction incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions, directly advancing sustainable transportation practices in aviation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2589: RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

Clarifies that negligent homicide in the first degree shall include situations where a person causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle without a valid license. Establishes that a violation of this provision shall be a class B felony, with escalation to a class A felony when the person has two or more prior convictions for driving without a valid license within five years. Clarifies what constitutes a prior conviction for driving without a valid license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties to Class A felony and vehicle forfeiture for driving without license, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing per oppose indicators.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for dangerous driving without license causing death, enhancing road safety through stricter enforcement of vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2523: MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds via grant-in-aid to upgrade DMV systems, directly funding a government service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds to upgrade DMV IT systems, directly supporting technology infrastructure through budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds IT systems upgrade for DMV (vehicle regulations), directly supporting transportation administration per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Driver Licensing

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 1980: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with all state agencies that have parking facilities, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charger-ready infrastructure in state buildings, promotes renewable transportation adoption, and involves state energy office in clean energy infrastructure planning.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates EV-ready infrastructure at state facilities, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligning with EV adoption goals for transportation systems.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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