Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2171: RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTransfers water carrier jurisdiction to DOT (transportation agency) and appropriates funds, aligning regulatory oversight with transportation management.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1666: 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. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Summer Streets Pilot Program, directly allocating budget resources to fund a new initiative under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Summer Streets Pilot Program to repurpose roads for pedestrians/cyclists, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and community use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2699: RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.

Establishes within the Department of Transportation a fare-free youth transit program, to be coordinated with the counties. Establishes a fare-free youth transit program special fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and special fund. Allocates moneys from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to the fare-free youth transit program special fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the fare-free youth transit program special fund. Requires reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates tax revenue from environmental/energy taxes to fund youth transit program, directly appropriating funds for public service under Budget & Taxes topic.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fare-free youth transit program with dedicated funding from environmental tax, directly advancing public transit access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2904: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases petroleum tax to fund public transportation, directly using tax revenue for a public service and establishing a dedicated fund.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill taxes petroleum products (fossil fuels) to fund fare-free transit, reducing fossil fuel dependence and aligning with energy policy goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases petroleum tax to fund fare-free transit, reducing vehicle emissions and promoting sustainable transportation per Environmental Response tax linkage.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates fare-free public transit systems and funds via increased petroleum tax, directly advancing public transportation access and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Oil & Gas Public Transit Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1244: RELATING TO ROADS.

Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly funds maintenance of public-access private roadways using county tax revenues, advancing transportation infrastructure upkeep per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2994: RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.

SB 2994 establishes a two-year pilot program providing free public transit rides for children (Keiki) on Oahu and Kauai. The bill appropriates state funds to cover the cost of these free rides during the pilot period. It directly affects children using public transit on those islands, removing fare costs for eligible riders. The key mechanism is the temporary, funded program replacing standard fare requirements for children during the two-year trial. This is a concrete policy change focused on expanding access to transit for young residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for free transit pilot, directly increasing public spending on transportation services per appropriation subject.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates state funds for free public transit rides for children, directly funding and expanding public transit access on Oahu and Kauai.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1663: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1663 allocates state funds for physical infrastructure improvements, such as roads, public buildings, or community facilities, within the Eleventh Senatorial District. This bill directly provides resources for local projects benefiting residents and communities in that specific district. The legislation focuses solely on funding capital projects and does not create new laws or regulations. It is currently pending in the 2026 Regular Session after being carried over from 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for infrastructure projects, directly increasing government spending on public services. This is a clear funding action supporting budgetary allocation for essential infrastructure within the topic's scope.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds for road infrastructure improvements in Eleventh District, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2255: RELATING TO BIODIESEL.

Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules to require that diesel fuel sold in the State for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 5% biodiesel minimum in diesel fuel, promoting renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires 5% biodiesel in diesel fuel, reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy per environmental indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 5% biodiesel in on-highway diesel fuel, promoting sustainable vehicle fuel standards within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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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 Jan 21, 2026

SB 1482: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.

Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-domiciled applicants without citizenship proof to obtain commercial driver's licenses, providing immigrant services per federal regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends licensing to comply with federal safety regulations (FMCSA), enhancing transportation safety standards under DOT oversight for commercial drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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