Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2163: RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates driver stops for pedestrians in crosswalks, enhancing road safety standards directly related to transportation infrastructure and user safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2392: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes the alternative transportation options tax credit for employers that offer transportation demand management strategies to employees who commute using a method other than single occupancy vehicle. Authorizes rulemaking.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for employers offering alternative commuting options, providing tax relief and incentivizing behavior aligned with fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credit for employers promoting non-SOV commutes, directly incentivizing sustainable transportation alternatives and aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1410: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates conveyance tax revenues to Supportive Housing Special Fund and infrastructure funds, directly funding housing and transit projects through tax revenue restructuring.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Supportive Housing Special Fund and allocates conveyance tax revenues to fund housing programs and transit-oriented development infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates conveyance tax revenue to fund infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly supporting transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 334: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

HB 334 makes intentionally destroying or damaging traffic cameras a class C felony, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects individuals who deliberately damage these cameras, imposing serious criminal penalties. Key provisions establish that such actions will be prosecuted as a class C felony, a significant criminal charge. This policy change specifically targets vandalism of traffic enforcement infrastructure, not traffic citation issuance or driver behavior.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeClassifies vandalism of traffic cameras as class C felony, expanding criminalization of property damage related to enforcement infrastructure, directly increasing penalties for a specific act.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects traffic camera infrastructure to enhance road safety enforcement, aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 515: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Establishes regulations for electric bicycles. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle specifying the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Imposes licensure and insurance requirements for class three electric bicycles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bikes with safety labeling and licensing, enhancing transportation safety standards for emerging sustainable transport.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestricts towing vehicles in left lane to enhance traffic safety, aligning with safety enhancement indicators in transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Traffic Safety

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2752: RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.

Clarifies eligibility and improves accountability for the use of Safe Routes to School funds. Repeals the position of safe routes to school program coordinator. Repeals certain requirements for county programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies eligibility and improves accountability for Safe Routes to School funds, enhancing student access and safety at schools.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill improves accountability for Safe Routes to School funds, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure for school commutes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1642: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

SB 1642 appropriates state funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. It directly affects residents of this district by funding tangible infrastructure upgrades, such as road repairs, park enhancements, or public building improvements. As a funding bill, it allocates resources but does not create new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for infrastructure projects in a specific district, directly advancing budget allocation under appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road repairs and infrastructure upgrades in the 7th District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as per funding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 738: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Creates a process for expediting the review of majority-residential mixed-use transit-oriented development or residential transit-oriented development on certain parcels within county-designated transit-oriented development zones that have a low risk of affecting historically significant resources. Authorizes lead agencies, including county governments, to make determinations on the potential effects of a project. Creates a ninety-day limit, or thirty-day if no historic property is to be affected, to concur or not concur with project effect determinations. Exempts projects with written concurrence from further review unless there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area. Establishes notice and reporting requirements if there is a change to the project or additional historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites are identified within the project area after the initial written concurrence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFacilitates transit-oriented development approvals, promoting public transit access and sustainable transportation infrastructure through expedited review processes in designated zones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 1915: RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.

HB 1915 makes it illegal to place, drop, or leave dangerous materials (like debris or hazardous substances) on public roads, including highways, streets, and alleys. This directly affects drivers, construction crews, and anyone using public roadways who might accidentally or intentionally leave such materials. The bill’s key provision is a clear prohibition on these actions, aiming to improve road safety by reducing hazards for all travelers. It does not specify penalties or enforcement details in the provided abstract.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits hazardous materials on roads to enhance safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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