Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1910: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for HDOT to design/build emergency egress route infrastructure, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure development in Makakilo.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2333: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 2333 authorizes the Hawaii Department of Transportation to create designated "airport special district zones" within airports across the state. These zones would allow the DOT to manage specific areas for development, operations, or services under its jurisdiction. The bill takes effect on July 1, 3000, and does not directly impact residents or businesses outside airport properties. It establishes a procedural framework for airport management rather than changing tax rates, fees, or public services.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes airport security zones under DOT, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety per bill's security-focused amendments to airport operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1223: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1223 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects within the 38th Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in the district by providing funding for projects like roads, parks, or public facilities. The key mechanism involves using state bonds and appropriated funds to finance these capital improvements, requiring budget approval but not altering existing laws. The bill is currently pending in the Finance Committee after being introduced in January 2025 and carried over to the 2026 session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state bonds and appropriations for district infrastructure projects, directly increasing government spending on public facilities per budget/fiscal management topic.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds road infrastructure projects in 38th District via state bonds/appropriations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure as stated in bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 346: RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.

SB 346 lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving while under the influence from 0.08% to 0.05%. This change directly affects drivers operating vehicles, making it illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.05% or higher. The key provision reduces the threshold where drivers can be charged with a DUI offense, shifting the legal standard to a stricter level. The bill represents a concrete policy change to the state's traffic safety laws without specifying additional enforcement measures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill lowers BAC limit for DUI from 0.08% to 0.05%, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2392: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Specifies that operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver is a misdemeanor for a first offense, or any offense not preceded within a ten-year period. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a person convicted of a misdemeanor operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant offense. Upgrades the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver to a class C felony under certain conditions. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a class C felony offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver. Prohibits a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for persons convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates DUI to class C felony, increasing penalties for intoxicated driving, aligning with stricter sentencing (oppose indicator)95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety by increasing penalties for DUI, directly enhancing vehicle regulation and road safety standards within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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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

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1196: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

SB 1196 establishes a fee on ridesharing services (like Uber or Lyft) within the state. The funds collected from this fee are required to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. This program supports concrete infrastructure improvements, such as safer crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian pathways near schools. The bill directly affects ridesharing companies operating in the state and benefits students and communities by funding school safety infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes fee on ridesharing to fund school safety infrastructure, increasing public service funding per bill's explicit revenue allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school safety infrastructure (crosswalks, bike lanes) via ridesharing fee, directly supporting student access to schools through the Safe Routes program.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school infrastructure improvements via rideshare fee, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure projects as defined in the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2696: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning with the 2030 model year, requires new passenger vehicles to be equipped with passive intelligent speed assistance systems. Beginning 7/1/2030: makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligence speed assistance system a misdemeanor; requires the Department of Transportation to select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of active intelligent speed assistance systems; and allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for new vehicles to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2394: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 2394 authorizes the issuance of bonds and allocates funds for capital improvement projects in the Forty-first Representative District. It directly affects residents and local infrastructure within that district by providing financial resources for projects like road repairs, building upgrades, or public facility enhancements. The bill’s key mechanism is the authorization of general obligation bonds and dedicated appropriations to cover project costs. This is a funding measure with no voting record yet, as it was recently introduced and referred to committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes bonds/appropriations for district infrastructure projects, directly funding public services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds for road repairs and infrastructure projects in district, directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Roads & Highways

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