Transportation

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2172: RELATING TO VEHICLES.

Allows an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates safety standards for ATVs on highways (headlights, helmets), enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation infrastructure.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 834: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClassifies e-bikes and mandates safety info/regulations, enhancing transportation safety standards for sustainable mobility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1118: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits combustion engines for commercial mopeds, mandating electric alternatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence in transportation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits combustion engine mopeds, requiring electric alternatives to reduce emissions and pollution per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits combustion engine mopeds in commercial use, promoting electric alternatives as sustainable transportation policy per bill's focus on vehicle regulations and electric moped adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1708: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Upgrades the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while highly intoxicated, including outlining additional requirements for probation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies highly intoxicated driving as class C felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization per DUI offense standards.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for DUI while highly intoxicated, directly enhancing traffic safety standards under transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2038: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded incentive program returning funds to low-income residents via transportation appropriations, directly allocating budget resources for targeted financial relief.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program, directly promoting cleaner transportation options aligned with renewable energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program to fund residents using cleaner transportation, reducing emissions and promoting environmental protection through incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates DOT-funded incentive program for clean transportation alternatives, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and funding per bill's title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Recycling Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2558: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes an annual vehicle registration surcharge for vehicles having a hood height greater than 40 inches for deposit into the safe routes to school program special fund.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates vehicle surcharge funding Safe Routes to School program, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1603: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1603 proposes allocating state funds for physical improvements in the 3rd senatorial district, such as roads, parks, or public buildings. It directly affects residents and local projects within that district by providing financial resources for capital projects. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state money specifically for these district-focused infrastructure needs. As a funding measure, it does not change laws but directs existing resources toward targeted local improvements. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 session after being introduced in January 2025.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funds for road infrastructure improvements in 3rd district, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through capital project appropriations.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 196: RELATING TO PORT WORKERS.

Establishes the Port Worker Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Department of Transportation regarding management of state-owned and state-managed ports. Requires the Department to conduct meetings to solicit input from port workers on methods to improve ports and problems faced by port workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates Port Worker Advisory Committee to solicit input on workplace issues and problems faced by port workers, directly advancing their right to participate in decisions affecting their work environment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Port Worker Advisory Committee to advise DOT on port management, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure governance and worker input for port operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2030: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new transportation affordability tax and special fund to fund clean vehicle rebates, directly creating tax revenue and fiscal mechanism for program.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes clean vehicle rebates, special fund, and energy security tax to promote zero-emission vehicles and reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRebates for zero-emission vehicles directly reduce emissions and fund clean transportation initiatives under Environment subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates DOT to establish clean vehicle rebates and special fund, directly promoting sustainable transportation affordability through funding and tax mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Recycling Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2334: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines environmental reviews for transportation projects, enabling faster infrastructure development under NEPA without defunding or restricting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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