HB 960: DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-26
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-25: Act 207, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill raises the dollar limits for the Department of Transportation to enter capital advancement contracts for state harbor projects, letting DOT sign individual contracts up to $5 million without legislative approval (up from $2 million) and raising the annual total cap to $30 million; contracts larger than $5 million would need legislative approval. It also requires DOT to report all executed capital advancement contracts for the July 1–June 30 period to the Legislature before each regular session.
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Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1)
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State has been struggling to expedite capital advancement projects that increase harbor resilience and operational efficiency. The department of transportation is authorized to enter into capital advancement contracts with private parties for any public improvement to, or construction of, a state harbor facility if the director of transportation determines that the contract promotes the best interest of the State and meets certain requirements.
The legislature further finds that the fiscal caps on capital advancement projects limit the scope, type of work, and number of projects that can be executed under such contracts.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
(2) Increase the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the department of transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the department of transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
SECTION 2. Section 266-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The department of transportation may execute
capital advancement contracts pursuant to subsection (a) with a total contract
value of [$2,000,000] $5,000,000 or less without legislative
approval. If the total value of a
capital advancement contract pursuant to subsection (a) is greater than [$2,000,000]
$5,000,000 then the department of transportation shall obtain
legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution
affirming the purpose, project, and contract issuance [prior to] before
executing the capital advancement contract.
The total aggregate value of all capital advancement contracts entered
into by the department pursuant to this section shall not exceed [$5,000,000]
$30,000,000 in any [calendar] fiscal year. The department shall submit a report to
the legislature of all executed capital advancement contracts for the previous
twelve‑month period from July 1 to June 30 no later than twenty days
prior to the convening of each regular session."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
Description:
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. (CD1)
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 TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State has been struggling to expedite capital advancement projects that increase harbor resilience and operational efficiency. The department of transportation is authorized to enter into capital advancement contracts with private parties for any public improvement to, or construction of, a state harbor facility if the director of transportation determines that the contract promotes the best interest of the State and meets certain requirements.
The legislature further finds that the fiscal caps on capital advancement projects limit the scope, type of work, and number of projects that can be executed under such contracts.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
(2) Increase the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the department of transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the department of transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
SECTION 2. Section 266-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The department of transportation may execute
capital advancement contracts pursuant to subsection (a) with a total contract
value of [$2,000,000] $
or less without legislative approval. If
the total value of a capital advancement contract pursuant to subsection (a) is
greater than [$2,000,000] $
then the department of transportation shall obtain legislative approval in the
form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution affirming the purpose, project,
and contract issuance prior to executing the capital advancement contract. The total aggregate value of all capital
advancement contracts entered into by the department pursuant to this section
shall not exceed [$5,000,000] $
in any [calendar] fiscal year.
The department shall submit a report to the legislature of all
executed capital advancement contracts for the previous twelve‑month
period from July 1 to June 30 no later than twenty days prior to the convening
of each regular session."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
Description:
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. 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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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State has been struggling to expedite capital advancement projects that increase harbor resilience and operational efficiency. The department of transportation is authorized to enter into capital advancement contracts with private parties for any public improvement to, or construction of, a state harbor facility if the director of transportation determines that the contract promotes the best interest of the State and meets certain requirements.
The legislature further finds that the fiscal caps on capital advancement projects limit the scope, type of work, and number of projects that can be executed under such contracts.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
(2) Repeal the requirement for the department of transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the department of transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
SECTION 2. Section 266-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The department of transportation may execute
capital advancement contracts pursuant to subsection (a) with a total contract
value of [$2,000,000] $
or less without legislative approval. [If
the total value of a capital advancement contract pursuant to subsection (a) is
greater than $2,000,000 then the department of transportation shall obtain
legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution
affirming the purpose, project, and contract issuance prior to executing the
capital advancement contract.] The
total aggregate value of all capital advancement contracts entered into by the
department pursuant to this section shall not exceed [$5,000,000] $
in any [calendar] fiscal year.
The department shall submit a report to the legislature of all
executed capital advancement contracts for the previous twelve‑month
period from July 1 to June 30 no later than twenty days prior to the convening
of each regular session."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
Description:
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts. 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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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the State has been struggling to expedite capital advancement projects that increase harbor resilience and operational efficiency. The department of transportation is authorized to enter into capital advancement contracts with private parties for any public improvement to, or construction of, a state harbor facility if the director of transportation determines that the contract promotes the best interest of the State and meets certain requirements.
The legislature further finds that the fiscal caps on capital advancement projects limit the scope, type of work, and number of projects that can be executed under such contracts.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:
(2) Repeal the requirement for the department of transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the department of transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
SECTION 2. Section 266-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The department of transportation may execute
capital advancement contracts pursuant to subsection (a) with a total contract
value of [$2,000,000] $
or less without legislative approval. [If
the total value of a capital advancement contract pursuant to subsection (a) is
greater than $2,000,000 then the department of transportation shall obtain
legislative approval in the form of the adoption of a concurrent resolution
affirming the purpose, project, and contract issuance prior to executing the
capital advancement contract.] The
total aggregate value of all capital advancement contracts entered into by the
department pursuant to this section shall not exceed [$5,000,000] $
in any [calendar] fiscal year.
The department shall submit a report to the legislature of all
executed capital advancement contracts for the previous twelve-month period
from December 1 to November 30 no later than twenty days prior to the convening
of the regular session of 2026 and each regular session thereafter."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
Description:
Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000. Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year. Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
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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| Jun 25, 2025 | Act 207, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Act 207, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Amato, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 211). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 211) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Aquino, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garrett. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 10:35AM; Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 850). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chair; Aquino Co-Chair; Kanuha, DeCorte. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Evslin, Garrett, Muraoka. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 695) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1790) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1296) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-13-25 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to TCA, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 307). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1099), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-26-25 11:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-26-25. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 02-25-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 375) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 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 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | 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 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 4, 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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| Chamber of Commerce Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Department of Transportation | ** Support | |
| Department of Transportation, State of Hawaiʻi | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce | ** Support | |
| Matson Navigation Company, Inc. | ** Support | |
| Young Brothers | ** Support |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 211
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 960
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Increase the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval;
(2) Increase the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Increasing the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval to $5,000,000;
(2) Increasing the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution to $5,000,000;
(3) Increasing the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year to $30,000,000;
(4) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(5) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1790
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 960
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to increase fiscal caps on capital advancement contracts executed by the Department of Transportation.
More specifically, this measure:
(1) Increases the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval;
(2) Increases the minimum value of capital advancement contracts requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through a concurrent resolution;
(3) Increases the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establishes certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation and Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that the Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into capital advancement contracts with private parties for any public improvement to, or construction of, a state harbor facility if the Director of Transportation determines that the contract promotes the best interest of the State and meets certain requirements. Your Committee further finds that the fiscal caps on capital advancement projects limit the scope, type of work, and number of projects that can be executed under capital advancement contracts.
If a Committee on Conference is convened on this measure, your Committee respectfully requests that the Committee on Conference consider the testimony of the Department of Transportation, which recommended that the current caps of $2,000,000 per contract, or aggregate $5,000,000 per party, be increased to at least $5,000,000 per contract and aggregate $20,000,000 per party.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1296
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 960
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Increase the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval;
(2) Repeal the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation, Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and Young Brothers.
Your Committee finds that Hawaii faces significant challenges in accelerating capital advancement projects that are essential for enhancing harbor resilience and operational efficiency. Currently, fiscal caps on these contracts limit the scope, type, and number of projects the Department of Transportation can execute, even when such projects are in the best interest of the State. Your Committee finds that recent rises in inflation, labor, and material costs have only exacerbated the need for an increase in capital advancement project caps. Therefore, this measure will significantly improve the efficiency and impact of capital projects that boost the state's economic resilience and operational capacity.
Accordingly, your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Restoring language in existing law that requires the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval if the total value of a capital advancement contract is greater than $2,000,000;
(2) Changing the $2,000,000 capital advancement contract cap for the Department of Transportation regarding legislative approval to an unspecified amount; and
(3) Amending section 1 to reflect its amended purpose.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 960, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1099
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 960
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. 960, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Amend the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval;
(2) Repeal the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval through a concurrent resolution for capital advancement contracts greater than $2,000,000;
(3) Amend the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts that the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements related to capital advancement contracts.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; Chamber of Commerce Hawaii; Young Brothers, LLC; Matson Navigation Company, Inc.; Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce; and two individuals.
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. 960, 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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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 375
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 960
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. 960 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Increase the maximum value of capital advancement contracts that may be executed by the Department of Transportation without legislative approval;
(2) Repeal the requirement for the Department of Transportation to obtain legislative approval for capital advancement contracts;
(3) Increase the total aggregate value of capital advancement contracts the Department of Transportation may enter into in a fiscal year; and
(4) Establish certain reporting requirements to the Legislature related to capital advancement contracts.
Your Committee finds that the existing cap of $2,000,000 per contract and an aggregate limit of $5,000,000 per party restricts the scope, type, and number of projects that can be undertaken under a capital advancement contract. Increasing these limits to at least $5,000,000 per contract and $20,000,000 in total would enable the Department of Transportation to enhance port facility improvements more effectively. Given rising project costs due to inflation and increasing material and labor expenses, higher caps would allow for more efficient project execution and delivery.
Your Committee, therefore, respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider increasing the amounts by at least $5,000,000 per contract and $20,000,000 in total.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the reporting period to align with the fiscal year;
(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. 960, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 960, 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 2, 2025 | HB960_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 11, 2025 | HB960_HD1_TESTIMONY_TCA_03-11-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | HB960_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-25-25_.PDF |
| Feb 4, 2025 | HB960_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-04-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
20SEC
Conference Committee
52SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
5MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
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