Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 844: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Amend the State's regulation of sun screening devices on motor vehicles by lowering the allowable amount of light transmittance for vehicle windows from 35%, plus or minus 6%, to 25%, plus or minus 5%.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle window safety standards to improve driver visibility, directly enhancing highway safety under transportation regulations.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1479: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.

Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends safety regulations to allow motorcoaches/vans with adult chaperones, enhancing pupil transportation safety standards per DOT/DOE requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 970: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax credit incentivizes businesses to cover employee public transit costs, directly promoting public transportation usage and aligning with sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence

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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 · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1668: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases petroleum tax to fund EV infrastructure program via subaccount appropriation, directly advancing fiscal allocation for clean energy initiative.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds EV infrastructure via Clean Energy program, redirecting petroleum tax to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds EV infrastructure via petroleum tax increases, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing transportation emissions per its Clean Energy focus.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds EV charging infrastructure program, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2496: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to mitigate the high costs of transportation for agricultural products, inputs, and supplies, and a grant program to assist small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas with transportation costs directly related to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates reimbursement/grant program specifically to fund agricultural transportation costs, directly supporting infrastructure for farmers' product distribution.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2812: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.

Requires testing of driver license applicants on the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessive speeding to pass the driver license examination only if and when those drivers apply for a new driver's license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety testing for drivers on pedestrian/bike dangers and mandates exams for traffic offenses, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1564: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor-driven cycle" with the term "motor scooter".

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bike safety, defines devices, and establishes signage to enhance transportation safety standards per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1459: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.

Requires commercial airlines operating intrastate flights in the State to utilize at least ten per cent sustainable aviation fuel in intrastate airline flights beginning 1/1/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates 10% sustainable aviation fuel use for intrastate flights by 2030, advancing renewable energy adoption in aviation and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 10% sustainable aviation fuel use for intrastate flights, promoting eco-friendly transportation infrastructure in aviation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1199: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

SB 1199 would allow school districts and transportation providers to use motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation, instead of only standard school buses, if specific safety and operational conditions are met. This bill directly affects public schools, school transportation contractors, and state education agencies responsible for approving vehicle use. Key provisions require these alternative vehicles to comply with state safety standards and operational guidelines before being used for student transport. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows alternative vehicles for student transport under safety standards, enhancing regulatory flexibility while maintaining transportation safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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