Transportation

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 217: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road, and impose toll charges for the use of, any existing state highway. Requires the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road a certain portion of Hana Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from the imposition of toll charges for the use of Hana Highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes tolls on state highways (including Hana Highway) to fund transportation infrastructure, requiring resident exemptions. Directly advances transportation funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1167: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEmergency appropriation from State Highway Fund to fund DOT for Motor Carrier Law enforcement, supporting essential government operations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEmergency appropriation funds DOT enforcement of Motor Carrier Law via State Highway Fund, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1570: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds runway expansion at Molokai Airport (transportation infrastructure) via DOT appropriations and report requirements, directly advancing infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 280: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

SB 280 amends the crime of "negligent injury in the first degree" to specifically include injuries caused by drivers who were intoxicated. This change directly affects drivers who cause physical harm while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The bill expands the legal definition so that such incidents are prosecuted under this specific offense, rather than potentially less severe charges. The measure aims to strengthen accountability for intoxicated drivers who cause injury, without changing sentencing levels or creating new penalties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands criminal definition for intoxicated driving injuries to strengthen accountability, directly advancing criminal justice reform through stricter prosecution of dangerous drivers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends criminal code to include intoxicated driving injuries under negligent injury charge, strengthening accountability for highway safety violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Roads & Highways

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 1638: RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.

Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds airline subsidies at Molokai Airport via DOT's pilot program, directly supporting air carrier transportation infrastructure through appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1166: RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems program via State Highway Fund, enhancing road safety infrastructure within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2020: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates DOT-developed road safety education for license renewal, directly enhancing traffic safety standards per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 135: RELATING TO LAND.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purchase of the real property located at 64-486 Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore of Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationLand purchase at Kamehameha Highway (major road) for infrastructure development aligns with transportation funding and infrastructure support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1194: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within one hundred feet of an intersection.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits driver distractions near intersections to enhance road safety, directly aligning with transportation safety standards and preventing accidents.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1326: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

HB 1326 appropriates funds for infrastructure upgrades in the Fourteenth Representative District, such as roads, parks, or public buildings. It directly affects residents and local entities within that district by funding physical improvements. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted into law. As a funding measure, it focuses on allocating resources rather than establishing new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for infrastructure upgrades, directly funding public services within budget allocation as a core fiscal management action.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for road infrastructure upgrades in Fourteenth District, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as a core component of capital improvement projects.95% confidence

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