HB 2336: DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-06
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-12: Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill lets the State Department of Transportation make agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide DOT services at federal military installations in Hawaii, such as road repairs, construction, maintenance, relocation, or extensions. The work must be paid with federal (not state) funds and cannot use federal highway funds under Title 23, and DOT may charge the Defense Department an administrative fee based on staff time.
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Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, provided that only federal funds are used and title 23 United States Code federal highway funds are excluded. Authorizes charging an administrative fee.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that maintaining federal military facilities in fully functional operating condition provides significant benefits not only to the federal government, but also to the people of Hawaii. Ensuring that these facilities remain reliable and capable of supporting disaster response efforts directly promotes public safety and contributes to the resilience of the State during times of emergency.
However, the legislature finds that certain federal military facilities in the State are currently in need of timely improvement work that the federal government, for a variety of reasons, is currently unable to obtain or otherwise provide in a timely manner and that the State may be able to assist with in a specific and limited role. The legislature finds that it is in the public's interest for the State, through its department of transportation, to assist the federal government with procuring construction services at federal military installations.
The legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) The State, due to its geographic isolation, is uniquely vulnerable to natural disasters, including hurricanes and tsunamis;
(2) In the event of a major disaster, the State relies on a network of public, including state and federal, and private resources for emergency response and recovery efforts;
(3) Federal military installations located throughout the State, such as airfields, harbors, and highways, are an integral part of this network and possess resources critical to disaster response, including logistics, transportation, communication, and emergency shelter;
(4) The operational readiness and sound physical condition of these federal military installations are essential for the timely and effective response to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare;
(5) Cooperation between the State and federal government to ensure the construction, maintenance, repair, and functioning of this federal infrastructure is therefore in the public interest of the State;
(6) The State possesses personnel and resources that can be efficiently utilized for construction, maintenance, and repair services on federal military facilities;
(7) Providing these services utilizing funds provided to the State by the federal government ensures that the State's actions are undertaken for a public purpose and that the financial burden does not fall on Hawaii's taxpayers; and
(8) This authorization for the State to provide these services with the federal government funding such services in advance serves a public purpose, enhancing the State's capacity to respond effectively to emergencies while strengthening the partnership between the State and the federal government in safeguarding the welfare of Hawaii's people.
The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department services, including construction, maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for federal military installations.
SECTION 2. Chapter 261, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§261- Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds shall not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section; provided that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department shall not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department relating to an agreement under this section; provided that the fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 3. Chapter 264, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§264- Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department of transportation may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds shall not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section; provided that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department of transportation shall not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department of transportation may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department of transportation relating to an agreement under this section; provided that the fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department of transportation staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 4. Chapter 266, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§266- Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department of transportation may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds shall not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section; provided that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department of transportation shall not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department of transportation may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department of transportation relating to an agreement under this section; provided that the fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department of transportation staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. 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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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that maintaining federal military facilities in fully functional operating condition provides significant benefits not only to the federal government, but also to the people of the State of Hawaii. Ensuring that these facilities remain reliable and capable of supporting disaster response efforts directly promotes public safety and contributes to the resilience of the State during times of emergency.
However, the legislature finds that certain federal military facilities in the State are currently in need of timely improvement work that the federal government, for a variety of reasons, is currently unable to obtain or otherwise provide in a timely manner and that the State may be able to assist with in a specific and limited role. The legislature finds that, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Act, it is in the public's interest for the State, through its department of transportation, to assist the federal government with procuring construction services at federal military installations.
The legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) The State, due to its geographic isolation, is uniquely vulnerable to natural disasters, including hurricanes and tsunamis;
(2) In the event of a major disaster, the State relies on a network of public, including both state and federal, and private resources for emergency response and recovery efforts;
(3) Federal military installations located throughout the State, such as airfields, harbors, and highways, are an integral part of this network and possess resources critical to disaster response, including logistics, transportation, communication, and emergency shelter;
(4) The operational readiness and sound physical condition of these federal military installations are essential for the timely and effective response to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare;
(5) Cooperation between the State and federal government to ensure the construction, maintenance, repair, and functioning of this federal infrastructure is therefore in the public interest of the State of Hawaii;
(6) The State possesses personnel and resources that can be efficiently utilized for construction, maintenance, and repair services on federal military facilities;
(7) Providing these services utilizing funds provided to the State by the federal government ensures that the State's actions are undertaken for a public purpose, and that the financial burden does not fall on Hawaii's taxpayers; and
(8) This authorization for the State to provide these services with the federal government funding such services in advance serves a public purpose, enhancing the State's capacity to respond effectively to emergencies while strengthening the partnership between the State and the federal government in safeguarding the welfare of Hawaii's people.
The purpose of this Act is to establish authority for the department of transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department services, including construction, maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for federal military installations.
SECTION 2. Chapter 261, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§261- Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds may not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section, which means that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department may not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department relating to an agreement under this section, which fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 3. Chapter 264, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to part I a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§264- Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department of transportation may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds may not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section, which means that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department of transportation may not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department of transportation may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department of transportation relating to an agreement under this section, which fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department of transportation staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 4. Chapter 266, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to part I a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§266-_ Limited agreements for services on federal military installations. (a) Subject to this section, the department of transportation may enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to allow the department of transportation to assist with the provision of any department service, including road maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for military installations.
(b) State funds may not be used to provide such services under an agreement entered into under this section, which means that federal funds shall be the direct source of funds for payment for any contract procured for such services.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the department of transportation may not enter into an agreement under this section if payment for the services provided under the agreement would be made from funds provided to the State for public roads under title 23 United States Code.
(d) The department of transportation may charge the United States Department of Defense a fee for the administrative services of the department of transportation relating to an agreement under this section, which fee shall be determined based upon the time spent by department of transportation staff procuring the subject work."
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, provided that only federal funds are used and title 23 United States Code federal highway funds are excluded. Authorizes charging an administrative fee.
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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| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 402). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1165-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Perruso. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 536-26), recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Iwamoto; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-18-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-18-26 at 11:30 AM. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 02-13-26 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBS with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 92-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to PBS. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to TRN, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Public Safety |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2026 | 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 Transportation | ** Support | |
| Department of Transportation | *** Support | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Department of Transportation | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Military Affairs Council | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency | *** Support | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Military and Community Relations Office | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1165-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2336
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2336, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation.
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. 2336, 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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____________________________ CHRIS TODD, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 536-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2336
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred H.B. No. 2336, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to authorize the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense to assist with the provision of services, including construction, maintenance, improvement, relocation, or extension service, for federal military installations.
Your Committee finds that federal military facilities play a vital role in disaster response and recovery efforts, particularly in a geographically isolated state like Hawaii that is vulnerable to hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. These installations serve as essential lifelines for logistics, transportation, communications, and emergency shelter during emergencies, directly supporting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. Your Committee further finds that by allowing the State to assist with timely infrastructural work that supports military readiness and operational effectiveness, serves a public purpose and will strengthen the long-standing partnership between the State and the United States military.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2336, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety,
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____________________________ DELLA AU BELATTI, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 92-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2336
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.B. No. 2336 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency; Military and Community Relations Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; and Hawaii Military Affairs Council.
Your Committee finds that federal military installations located throughout the State provide essential capabilities, such as logistics, transportation, communications, and emergency shelter, that are vital to protecting public health and safety during emergencies. Some improvements to these facilities cannot always be carried out by the federal government in a timely manner, while the State has the technical capacity and experience to assist without using state funds. This measure serves the public interest by authorizing the Department of Transportation to enter into federally funded agreements with the United States Department of Defense to provide services at federal military installations, strengthening intergovernmental cooperation and enhancing the State's overall emergency readiness and resilience.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Public Safety, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider whether further clarification of specific section references to Title 23 of the United States Code is necessary throughout the measure.
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. 2336, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2336, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Public Safety.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA, Chair |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | HB2336_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-05-26_.PDF |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HB2336_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2026 | HB2336_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-05-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
9MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Transportation
52SEC
House Standing Committee on Transportation
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