Department of Transportation

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Dept. of Transportation

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Laura Kaakua

Bill Alignment

Bill Alignments represents this person's position on legislation and, where it applies, the organization they were representing. These positions are captured from in-person testimony and written positions that have been submitted to committees. The data covers 2015-18 and 2023-present.

Year:

Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
SCR 31: Requesting the department of transportation, in coordination with the department of education, to evaluate and recommend improvements to the licensing, training, and workforce pipeline for school bus drivers in the state.	Self	Support
HB 1823: None	Self	Support
HB 2033: Transportation; DOT; Sellers; Licensed Dealers; Front Number Plate; Mounting Device; Traffic Code; Racing; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; High-risk Locations; Highway Safety; Counties; Inspections; Registration; School Bus Infraction Detection System; School Bus; Passing; Overtaking; Cameras; Installation; Penalty; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 2023: DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses	Self	Support
SB 2429: Judiciary; DOT; Speeding Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Excessive Speeding; Report	Self	Support
SB 2698: DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 1667: State Civil Identification Card; Lowering of Age to Obtain	Self	Support
HB 1962: Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation	Self	Support
SB 2921: Non-General Funds; Accounts	Self	Against
SB 2999: DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Administrative Rules; Reports	Self	Support
SB 3152: DOT; Harbors; Commercial Ports	Self	Support
SB 3156: DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements	Self	Support
HCR 127: requesting the department of transportation and department of law enforcement to collaborate to establish a state highway police force.	Self	Support
HR 119: requesting the department of transportation and department of law enforcement to collaborate to establish a state highway police force.	Self	Support
HB 1166: Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 2250: AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 2335: DHRD; Workforce Development; Internships; Internal Recruitment; Civil Service Positions; Minimum Qualifications	Self	Support
SB 3102: DOT; DCCA; Port Pilots; Licensure; Pilotage Waters; Port Allen; Repeal	Self	Support
HCR 68: requesting the department of transportation and department of land and natural resources to coordinate the transfer of small boat harbors back to the department of transportation and to establish a management team to develop transition plans.	Self	Support
HR 62: requesting the department of transportation and department of land and natural resources to coordinate the transfer of small boat harbors back to the department of transportation and to establish a management team to develop transition plans.	Self	Support
HR 64: URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION TASK FORCE.	Self	Support
HR 88: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSIDER MOVING TO A DEMERIT POINTS-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSING SYSTEM.	Self	Support
HCR 126: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS.	Self	Support
HR 118: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS.	Self	Support
HB 2386: PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments; Rules	Self	Support
HB 2575: DOTAX; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Appropriation	Self	Against
HB 1692: Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions	Self	Support
SB 2026: Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Stationary Vehicle; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions	Self	Support
SB 2392: Traffic Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver	Self	Support
SB 2463: Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold	Self	Support
SB 2596: Land Use; State Government; Leases	Self	Against
SB 2694: PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments	Self	Support
SB 2896: DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age; Commercial Driver Training Programs; Apprenticeship Programs	Self	Support
SR 27: Requesting the department of transportation, in coordination with the department of education, to evaluate and recommend improvements to the licensing, training, and workforce pipeline for school bus drivers in the state.	Self	Support
HB 1588: DOT; Noise Detection Camera Program; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 1739: County-designated Transit-Oriented Development Areas; Transit-Supportive Densities; County Regulations; Prohibition	Self	Support
HB 2097: Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology	Self	Support
HB 2283: DOT; DCCA; Port Pilots; Licensure; Pilotage Waters	Self	Support
HB 2333: DOT; Airport; Airport Special Districts; Penalties	Self	Support
SB 2521: City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; DOH; Commercial Driver's License Exemption; Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Authorized Emergency Vehicle	Self	Support
SB 3157: Department of Transportation; Transportation; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Procurement; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; High-risk Locations; Counties; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program	Self	Support
HB 1620: PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Transfer	Self	Support
HB 1695: Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit	Self	Support
HB 2271: Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 1696: DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age	Self	Support
HB 1980: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 2021: Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles	Self	Support
HB 2031: DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses	Self	Support
SB 2376: Renewable Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit	Self	Support
HB 1510: Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement	Self	Support
HB 1986: Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Rules; Department of Transportation	Self	Support
HB 2336: DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements	Self	Support
HB 2454: Safe Routes to School; Department of Transportation; Counties; Funding; Eligibility and Accountability	Self	Support
SB 2312: UIPA; Agency Function Contracts; Contractors; Record Retention and Access Requirements; Government Records; Exceptions	Self	Against
HB 2597: Chief Data Officer; Open Data Portal; Comprehensive Hawaii Data Hub; Artificial Intelligence; Governance Tools; State Departments and Agencies; Artificial Intelligence Chatbot; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 1579: Light Pollution; Outdoor Light Fixtures	Self	Support
HB 1641: High-speed Electric Device; Lease; Rent; Sale; Operation; Prohibitions	Self	Support
HB 2057: City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Department of Information Technology; DMV systems; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 2195: DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Infrastructure Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund	Self	Support
HB 2337: Department of Transportation; Transportation; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund	Self	Support
SB 2905: Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Increase	Self	Support
HB 1879: DOT; Subsidized Youth Transit Program; Keiki Ride Free; Public Transit; Special Fund; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 2334: DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment	Self	Support
SB 2928: SPO; Small Business Procurement Program; Small Business Procurement Coordinator; Small Business Assistance Initiative; Repeal; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 1619: Zero-Emissions Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion	Self	Support
SB 2363: Counties; Public Lands; Closure; Restriction	Self	Support
HB 2034: DOT; Public Transit Passes; Department Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation	Self	Support
GM 654: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Medical Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDY KOVELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.	Self	Support
HCR 43: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING, INCLUDING THE IMPACT IT WOULD HAVE ON THE DISTRICT COURTS.	Self	Support
SCR 117: URGING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BUS STOPS ON HAWAII ISLAND UTILIZED BY CHILDREN TO TRAVEL TO SCHOOL AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT EACH LOCATION.	Self	Support
SCR 32: requesting the department of corrections and rehabilitation to collaborate with the department of transportation to use inmate work furlough programs for state roadway and highway maintenance.	Self	Support
HCR 70: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS.	Self	Support
SCR 23: requesting the department of transportation and department of law enforcement to study the possibility of a highway patrol and speed cameras along major freeways and HIGHWAYS in primary areas OF speeding.	Self	Support
SCR 231: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AND UTILIZE ELECTRONIC scanning EQUIPMENT AT EACH STATE AIRPORT AND HARBOR TO SCAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.	Self	Support
SCR 37: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND department of public works of the county of maui TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.	Self	Support
HB 1422: Motor Carriers; Motor Carrier Law; Exemptions; Community-Based Organizations; Community-Based Economic Development; Transportation Services	Self	Support
HB 228: License Plates; Obstruction; License Plate Flipping Devices; Prohibition; Fines	Self	Support
HB 300: State Budget	Self	Support
HR 29: requesting each county police department to increase enforcement against out-of-state vehicles operating on public roadways that have not been properly registered in the appropriate county.	Self	Support
HR 63: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS.	Self	Support
SB 21: PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments	Self	Support
SB 1195: DOT; Street Parking; Restrictions; Pedestrian Safety; Exemptions; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund	Self	Support
SB 1216: Mufflers; Exhaust Systems; Mopeds; Motor Vehicles; Motorcycles; Certificate of Inspection; Motor Vehicle Repair; Penalties	Self	Support
SB 30: Mopeds; Safety Equipment; Safety Helmet; Requirement	Self	Support
SB 344: Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors	Self	Support
SB 597: ADLRO; Written Notice; Decisions	Self	Support
SB 97: None	Self	Support
GM 642: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Human Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, RYAN YAMANE, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM651)	Self	Support
SR 18: requesting the department of corrections and rehabilitation to collaborate with the department of transportation to use inmate work furlough programs for state roadway and highway maintenance.	Self	Support
HR 38: URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.	Self	Support
HCR 71: Requesting the Ko olina golf Club owners and management, in coordination with the department of transportation, to implement measures to prevent golf balls from reaching farrington highway.	Self	Support
HR 64: Requesting the Ko olina golf Club owners and management, in coordination with the department of transportation, to implement measures to prevent golf balls from reaching farrington highway.	Self	Support
HCR 201: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND department of transportation of the county of maui TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.	Self	Support
HR 193: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND department of transportation of the county of maui TO COLLABORATE WITH THE KIHEI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIHEI MAUKA ROAD PROJECT.	Self	Support
GM 645: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Department of Law Enforcement, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKE LAMBERT, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. (Position corrected by GM650)	Self	Support
HB 988: Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals	Self	Support
SB 1285: ADLRO; Automatic License Revocation; Impaired Driving; Penalties	Self	Support
SB 1117: Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Device Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Motorcycles; Reports; Appropriation	Self	Support
SB 1120: DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Feasibility Study; Rules	Self	Support
HB 990: Claims Against the State; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations	Self	Support
SB 1102: DOT; Fire Chief; Hawaii State Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit; Airports Division; Advice and Consent; Term Limits	Self	Support
SB 1473: Central Service Expenses; Transfers; Central Services Assessment; Central Service Expenses of Government; State Highway Fund; Airport Revenue Fund; Harbor Special Fund	Self	Support
SB 312: Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Exemptions; Report	Self	Support
SB 1667: DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 1162: DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course; Enclosed State Certified Training Range	Self	Support
HB 226: Motor Vehicles; Window Glazing; Levels; Sun Screening Devices; Fines	Self	Support
HB 54: Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties	Self	Support
HB 706: Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors	Self	Support
HB 739: RELATING TO HOUSING.	Self	Support
HB 960: DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports	Self	Support
SB 106: Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing; Pilot Program	Self	Against
HB 1153: Budget Special Provisions; Supplemental Allotments; Transfers; Protocol Funds	Self	Support
HB 1156: DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds	Self	Support
HB 1164: DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization	Self	Support
HB 1167: Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Law	Self	Support
HB 667: DOT; Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification	Self	Support
HB 697: DLE; DOT; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; State Highway Fund; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 862: Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans	Self	Support
HB 958: Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles	Self	Support
HB 1259: DOT; Speed Limits; Factors to Consider; Reduction	Self	Support
HB 860: Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance; Counties; Report	Self	Support
HB 1163: Department of Transportation; Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration	Self	Support
HB 1231: Department of Transportation; Safe Routes to School Program Vehicle Registration Surcharge; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Facial Recognition Software; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund	Self	Support
HB 1260: DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 235: DOT; City and County of Honolulu; Traffic Safety; North Shore of Oahu	Self	Support
HB 508: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.	Self	Support
HB 914: RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.	Self	Support
HB 976: RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.	Self	Support
SB 1076: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.	Self	Support
SB 1483: RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.	Self	Support
SB 1666: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.	Self	Support
HB 1154: RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT.	Self	Support
HB 1161: DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations	Self	Support
HB 1286: RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.	Self	Support
HB 1387: RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.	Self	Support
HB 387: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.	Self	Support
HB 861: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.	Self	Support
HB 1158: RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.	Self	Support
HB 344: HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation	Self	Support
HB 537: RELATING TO TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLES.	Self	Support
SB 1175: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.	Self	Support
HB 135: RELATING TO LAND.	Self	Support
HB 169: RELATING TO MOPEDS.	Self	Support
HB 220: RELATING TO MOPED INSURANCE.	Self	Support
HB 435: RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.	Self	Support
HB 670: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.	Self	Support
SB 382: Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals	Self	Support
HB 543: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.	Self	Support
HB 1159: Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbors; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies; Working Group; Report	Self	Support
HB 1165: RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.	Self	Support
HB 227: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.	Self	Support

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Bill	Representing	Last Recorded Position
HB 1800: State Budget; Executive Supplemental Budget	Self	Support

Financials

Below is a list of financial exchanges between this organization and current legislators including campaign donations, gifts, independent expenditures or travel expenses. The data covers 2015-present.

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Total org contributions to all receivers from All

$33

Giver	Given By	Receiver	Transaction Type	Date	Amount
Department of Transportation	Department of Transportation	Lynn DeCoite	Gift	Jan 16, 2018	$8
Mochi
Department of Transportation	Department of Transportation	Jarrett Keohokalole	Gift	Jan 16, 2018	$10
Butter Mochi
Department of Transportation	Department of Transportation	Nadine Nakamura	Gift	Jan 16, 2018	$15
Butter Mochi

Testimony

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