HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Darius K. Kila, Chair |
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Rep. Tyson K. Miyake, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Luke A. Evslin |
Rep. Elle Cochran |
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Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti |
Rep. Christopher L. Muraoka |
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Rep. Lisa Kitagawa |
Rep. Elijah Pierick |
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Rep. Trish La Chica |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, March 27, 2026 |
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10:30 am |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate an intersection for the installation of a leading pedestrian interval and accessible pedestrian signal upon the first placement or replacement of a state-owned pedestrian signal head. Requires the Department of Transportation to evaluate not fewer than 25 existing intersections with pedestrian signal heads on an annual basis until each intersection with a pedestrian signal head showing a pedestrian crash within the last 5 years has been evaluated. Ensures that accessible pedestrian signals are installed at intersections where leading pedestrian intervals are already installed. Requires that additional safety improvements are implemented as necessary where leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals are installed. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Appropriates moneys from the state highway fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PORT ADMINISTRATION. Renames the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes between the terms "harbor" and "commercial port" throughout the statutes. (SD2)
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 am. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms to address economic factors sua sponte or on application by a water carrier. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a water carrier inflationary cost index automatic adjustment mechanism. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commissions to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Sunsets 7/1/2033. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD. Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Darius Kila Chair |
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