Transportation (Ports)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 564: RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for DOT working group to study port/harbor infrastructure for agricultural transport, directly advancing transportation infrastructure assessment and planning.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3289: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Governor to request in the executive budget or supplemental budget that an amount of general funds that approximates the additional revenue generated by assessing the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares be expended for maritime purposes and uses, including addressing maritime environmental issues, as determined by the Department of Transportation, rather than be expended as part of the green fee. Amends the definition of "cruise fares" with respect to the Transient Accommodations Tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime environmental and transportation uses via budget request, ensuring targeted fiscal allocation rather than alternative spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects funds for maritime environmental issues per DOT, explicitly allocating revenue to address environmental concerns in cruise operations90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects Transient Accommodations Tax revenue to maritime transportation projects under DOT, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure and environmental issues related to maritime.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Ports Transportation Funding

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3215: RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.

Repeals the sunset provisions of Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the requirement that the Department of Transportation ensure that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals sunset provision to permanently require mooring work by labor under collective bargaining, directly protecting workers' rights and strengthening labor representation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPermanently maintains DOT harbor safety requirement for mooring lines, enhancing transportation safety standards within infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Ports

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1076: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases CAC funding caps for DOT harbor improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects through expanded private contracting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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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

Sub-Topics Airports Ports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1157: RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.

Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding caps for harbor infrastructure projects under DOT, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through expanded contracting authority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1475: RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.

Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases DOT bond funding for harbor improvements, advancing infrastructure spending via special revenue bonds, a fiscal tool for public project financing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases DOT funding for harbor infrastructure via bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects as explicitly stated in summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Ports

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 2698: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors in addition to existing port user fees. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Cruise Ship Special Fund via passenger fee (replacing TAT), directly allocating tax revenue to fund transportation projects, aligning with fiscal management and program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Cruise Ship Special Fund via passenger fee, directly funding transportation infrastructure (harbors) under DOT, replacing prior tax with dedicated revenue stream.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 207: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to install fireworks scanners at airports/harbors, enhancing transportation safety at DOT-managed facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Ports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 634: RELATING TO MARINE PASSENGER FEES.

Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new cruise passenger fee to fund climate infrastructure, directly appropriating revenue for budget allocation and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly allocates funds for climate change mitigation/adaptation infrastructure projects through the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes DOT-collected fee funding cruise ship infrastructure projects with climate focus, directly appropriating funds for transportation infrastructure as specified in subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Climate Change Ports Transportation Funding

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