Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds. [HB-1164]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-1164: Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-25-25 5:15 Pm; Conference Room 225. on 04/25/2025
Relating To Commercial Harbors. [SB-1478]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes fines collected for violations of this requirement as moneys to be paid into the Special Harbor Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1478: Relating To Commercial Harbors.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Pass First Reading on 03/06/2025
Relating To Transportation. [HB-1161]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Funding ]
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based
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HB-1161: Relating To Transportation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-25-25 5:15 Pm; Conference Room 225. on 04/25/2025
Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds. [SB-1483]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1483: Relating To Highway Revenue Bonds.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Reported From Tca (stand. Com. Rep. No. 619) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/14/2025
Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing. [SB-1482]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
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.
SB-1482: Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Tca, Jdc. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Procurement. [HB-1155]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation.
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HB-1155: Relating To Procurement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Received Notice Of Senate Conferees (sen. Com. No. 826). on 04/17/2025
Relating To Commercial Harbors. [HB-1159]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes a Commercial Harbors Emergency Evacuation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
HB-1159: Relating To Commercial Harbors.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Act 211, On 06/25/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1313). on 06/25/2025
Relating To Fireworks. [SB-1226]
[Public Safety ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Crime ]
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050.
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SB-1226: Relating To Fireworks.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Tca/psm (stand. Com. Rep. No. 239) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Transportation. [HB-821]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Construction ]
Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys.
HB-821: Relating To Transportation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kanani Souza
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Transportation Services. [HB-862]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Education ]
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. (CD1)
HB-862: Relating To Transportation Services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Act 140, On 05/30/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1240). on 05/30/2025
Relating To Transportation Services. [SB-1199]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Education ]
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met.
SB-1199: Relating To Transportation Services.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Referred To Tca/edu, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Aircraft. [SB-1197]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Insurance ]
[Aerospace ]
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1197: Relating To Aircraft.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Pass First Reading on 03/04/2025
Relating To Transportation. [SB-1117]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate.
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SB-1117: Relating To Transportation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee
Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-25-25 5:15 Pm; Conference Room 225. on 04/25/2025
Relating To Aircraft. [HB-666]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Insurance ]
[Aerospace ]
[Tourism ]
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage no less than $5,000,000 per person per incident.
HB-666: Relating To Aircraft.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Quinlan
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Transportation. [HB-670]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-670: Relating To Transportation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Lowen
Reported From Trn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 386) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Environmental Stewardship. [HB-504]
[Environmental ]
[Agriculture ]
[Taxes ]
[Tourism ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural
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HB-504: Relating To Environmental Stewardship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Received Notice Of Disagreement (hse. Com. No. 704). on 04/11/2025
Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety. [SB-837]
[Education ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met.
SB-837: Relating To Pupil Transportation Safety.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Tca/edu, Wam. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Pupil Transportation. [SB-835]
[Education ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Authorizes individuals who possess a commercial driver's license with a passenger "P" endorsement to provide pupil transportation student services without also possessing a school bus "S" endorsement in certain circumstances.
SB-835: Relating To Pupil Transportation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Referred To Tca/edu, Wam. on 01/23/2025