SB 662: Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-03: Act 164, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill allows county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on any public street, roadway, or highway in Hawaii. It gives county officers authority to enforce traffic laws on federal, state, and county roads across the islands.
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Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. (CD1)
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
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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 purpose of this Act is to authorize county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 2. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each county police officer may enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, or county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
Description:
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. (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 purpose of this Act is to authorize county police officers to be able to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 2. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each county police officer may enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, or county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
Description:
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
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 purpose of this Act is to authorize county police officers to be able to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 2. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each county police officer may enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, or county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
Description:
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
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 purpose of this Act is to authorize county police officers to be able to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 2. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each county police officer may enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, and county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Statewide Traffic Code; County Police Officers; Enforcement
Description:
Authorizes county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (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 TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
PART I
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the roads within the Villages of Kapolei, which were constructed by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation during the 1990s, were supposed to be transferred to the city and county of Honolulu, but the transfer process has been stalled for decades due to the city and county of Honolulu establishing certain requirements for accepting the dedication.
The purpose of this part is to require the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and the city and county of Honolulu to complete the transfer of the Villages of Kapolei roads.
SECTION 2. (a) The Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and the city and county of Honolulu shall enter into an agreement for the transfer of the roads within the Villages of Kapolei to the city and county of Honolulu.
(b) The roads shall be transferred no later than January 1, 2026.
PART II
SECTION 3. The purpose of this part is to authorize county police officers to be able to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 4. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each police officer of a county shall have the authority to enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, and county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
HHFDC; City and County of Honolulu; Villages of Kapolei; Road Transfer; Statewide Traffic Code
Description:
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (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 transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
PART I
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the roads within the Villages of Kapolei, which were constructed by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation during the 1990s, were supposed to be transferred to the city and county of Honolulu, but the transfer process has stalled for decades due to the city and county of Honolulu establishing certain requirements for accepting the dedication.
The purpose of this part is to require the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and the city and county of Honolulu to complete the transfer of the Villages of Kapolei roads.
SECTION 2. (a) The Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and the city and county of Honolulu shall enter into an agreement for the transfer of the roads within the Villages of Kapolei to the city and county of Honolulu.
(b) The roads shall be transferred no later than January 1, 2026.
PART II
SECTION 3. The purpose of this part is to authorize county police officers to be able to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
SECTION 4. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§291C- County police officer authority. Each police officer of a county shall have the authority to enforce this chapter for any violation of this chapter that occurs on any federal, state, and county street, roadway, or highway."
SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Villages of Kapolei; Road Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; HHFDC; Statewide Traffic Code
Description:
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026. Authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
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 3, 2025 | Act 164, on 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Act 164, 06/03/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264). |
| May 2, 2025 | Enrolled 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) Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) 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 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 192) as amended in (CD 1). |
| 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. 192). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Todd, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Kila, Muraoka. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Elefante, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 10:31AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Elefante, Lee, C. Co-Chairs; Fevella. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Kila, Todd, Miyake Co-Chairs; Muraoka. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 653). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Marten excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1978) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Ward. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 03-28-25 1:59PM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-28-25. |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-27-25 3:30PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1448) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-19-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Reported from HSG/TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1270) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Mar 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, Evslin, Kitagawa, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, La Chica, Pierick. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, La Chica, Pierick. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG/TRN on Thursday, 03-13-25 8:59AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HSG/TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 183) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | One Day Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 858) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:04AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 476) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Aquino, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Re-Referred to HOU, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to HOU/EIG, WAM. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Introduced. |
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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 | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 19, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 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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| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Housing |
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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| City and County of Honolulu | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Ewa Neighborhood Board #23 | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Free Access Coalition | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Free Access Coalition | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation | ** Support | |
| Neighborhood Security Watch (Kaupe'a Hawaiian Homestead Land) | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Office of the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu | ** Support | |
| Office of the Mayor | *** Support | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Villages of Kapolei Association (VOKA) | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 192
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 662
S.D. 1
H.D. 3
C.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir and Madam:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives in S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 3, 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 measure is to authorize county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, or highways within the State.
Your Committee on Conference finds that the Statewide Traffic Code ensures proper conduct on the State's roadways, establishing accountability for motor vehicle operators and safeguards for all roadway users. However, inconsistent enforcement of the Statewide Traffic Code due to the varied jurisdiction of law enforcement has created confusion regarding the reporting of infractions and notification of roadway improvements. Therefore, clarifying enforcement of the Statewide Traffic Code will ensure safer public roadways and equitable application of existing law.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Making it effective upon its approval; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
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 S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 3, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 3, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN Co-Chair |
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____________________________ STANLEY CHANG Chair |
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____________________________ DARIUS KILA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE Co-Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1978
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 662
S.D. 1
H.D. 3
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 S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee did not receive any written testimony on this measure.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
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 S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 3.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1448
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 662
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, 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 authorize county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee finds that authorizing county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within Hawaii is crucial for ensuring consistent and effective traffic law enforcement across the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1270
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 662
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committees on Housing and Transportation, to which was referred S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Require the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and City and County of Honolulu to enter into an agreement to complete the transfer of the roads within the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026; and
(2) Authorize county police officers to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
Your Committees find that the transfer of roads within the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu has been delayed for years due to the City and County of Honolulu establishing certain requirements to accept the dedication of the roads. While this delay has left many residents of the Villages of Kapolei uncertain regarding who is responsible for maintenance, repairs, and overall infrastructure management, your Committees believe that legislation requiring this transfer may be unnecessary. Rather, your Committees request for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and City and County of Honolulu to work together to come to a solution.
Accordingly, your Committees have amended this measure by:
(1) Deleting language that would have required the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and City and County of Honolulu to enter into an agreement to complete the transfer of the roads within the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Housing and Transportation that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Housing and Transportation,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 858
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 662
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 S.B. No. 662, 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 require the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the City and County of Honolulu to complete the transfer of roads within the Villages of Kapolei, and to authorize county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and City and County of Honolulu.
Your Committee finds that the transfer of roads within the Villages of Kapolei is long overdue. For decades, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation has maintained the roads, while the City and County of Honolulu benefited from the revenue generated by the road improvements. Your Committee further finds that this measure will resolve the inconsistency by transferring ownership of the roads, and clarifying that the statewide traffic code will apply to people on public streets, roadways, and highways in Hawaii, including roads within the Villages of Kapolei.
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 S.B. No. 662, 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. 476
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 662
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 Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 662 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) Require the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to transfer the public roads of the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026; and
(2) Authorize county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways within the State.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, and one individual.
Your Committee finds that the City and County of Honolulu has refused dedication of the roads connecting the Villages of Kapolei. These improvements were constructed by HHFDC's predecessor over thirty years ago and continue to be the responsibility of HHFDC. HHFDC is required to maintain the roads at a cost of $1,000,000 per year out of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund without commensurate revenue to maintain the roadways, despite the county benefiting from the revenue generated by the improvements. Therefore, this measure offers a solution to ownership of the roadways and enables HHFDC to spend its funds for the continued development of affordable housing units statewide.
Your Committee notes that HHFDC and the City and County of Honolulu have been in active negotiations regarding the dedication of road infrastructure connecting the Villages of Kapolei. While the negotiations have produced a reasonable agreement for road dedication, negotiations have halted due to pending legislation. Your Committee further notes that if pending legislation does not move forward, both parties have committed to resuming negotiations to ensure a solution amenable to all. Therefore, this measure serves as an incentive for the parties to swiftly conclude the dedication and produce a solution for the people of Kapolei.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 662, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 662, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 19, 2025 | SB662_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-19-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | SB662_SD1_TESTIMONY_HSG-TRN_03-13-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SB662_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2025 | SB662_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-11-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
31SEC
Conference Committee
27SEC
Conference Committee
59SEC
Conference Committee
27SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
49SEC
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Housing
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Transportation
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