HB 1166: Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-18
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-28: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill provides state highway money to fund the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program by depositing funds into a special account to establish and maintain automated speed enforcement (speed camera) systems. The Department of Transportation will use the funds to set up and operate the program, affecting drivers where cameras are installed.
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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)
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 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the automated speed enforcement systems program special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment and maintenance of the automated speed enforcement systems program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act to the contrary, the appropriation authorized under this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. Any unexpended and unencumbered balance of the appropriation made in this Act as of the close of business on June 30, 2029, shall lapse back to the credit of the state highway fund.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation
Description:
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)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the automated speed enforcement systems program special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the establishment and maintenance of the automated speed enforcement systems program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act to the contrary, the appropriation authorized under this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. Any unexpended and unencumbered balance of the appropriation made in this Act as of the close of business on June 30, 2029, shall lapse back to the credit of the state highway fund.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation
Description:
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 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the automated speed enforcement systems program special fund the sum of $5,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the establishment and maintenance of the automated speed enforcement systems program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. Any provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, the appropriation authorized under this Act shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation is made. Any unexpended and unencumbered balance of the appropriation made in this Act as of the close of business on June 30, 2029, shall lapse back to the credit of the state highway fund.
SECTION 4. This Act, upon its approval, shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Kim Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 838). |
| Apr 24, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Muraoka. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 519) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, McKelvey, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-10-26. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3615) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3100) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Lee, C.. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-12-26 3:01PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on TCA deferred the measure. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to TCA, WAM. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 152). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Souza voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 922), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 13 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M., Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-25 12:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 703) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Evslin, Kitagawa. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-13-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Law Enforcement | *** Support | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Department of Law Enforcement | ** Support | |
| Department of Transportation | *** Support | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Department of Transportation | *** Support | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Libertarian Party of Hawaii | *** Against | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization | *** Support | Mar 18, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 922
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1166
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1166, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM,"
begs leave to report as follows:
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1166, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 703
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1166
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.B. No. 1166 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into and expend out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund.
Your Committee finds that the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program was established to improve the enforcement of speeding laws and reduce speed-related motor vehicle fatalities and injuries.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriations to unspecified amounts;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1166, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1166, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 1, 2026 | HB1166_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-26_.PDF |
| Mar 12, 2026 | HB1166_HD1_TESTIMONY_TRS_03-12-26_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2025 | HB1166_HD1_TESTIMONY_TCA_03-18-25_.PDF |
| Feb 21, 2025 | HB1166_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-21-25_.PDF |
| Feb 13, 2025 | HB1166_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-13-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
5MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
19SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Transportation
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