HB 1910: HDOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-12: The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)
Introduced
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First Chamber
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Second Chamber
Final Decking
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What does this bill do?
The bill requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roads besides Makakilo Drive that could serve as an emergency exit route for Makakilo residents and visitors, and if none are found, to plan, design, and build an emergency exit road (a road people can use to leave quickly during an emergency). It also directs DOT to report its findings to the Legislature and provides state money to pay for the planning, design, and construction.
The summary is provided by generative AI which can make mistakes. For original language, please view the details in the table below.
Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the Department of Transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. (a) The department of transportation shall identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo; provided that if the department of transportation is unable to identify an emergency egress route, the department of transportation shall plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo.
(b) The department of transportation shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the planning, design, and construction of an emergency egress route in Makakilo pursuant to this Act.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
HDOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation
Description:
Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.
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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| Feb 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-12-26 8:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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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| CARES | *** Support | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Department of Transportation, State of Hawaiʻi | *** Against | Feb 12, 2026 |
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| Feb 12, 2026 | HB1910_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-12-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Transportation
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