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HI SB1011

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds to the Department of Transportation to widen Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Kuakini Highway between Henry Street and Kamehameha III Road on the Island of Hawaii.

  • The same appropriated amount is allocated for both fiscal year 2021-2022 and fiscal year 2022-2023 (specific dollar amount blank in bill text).

  • Addresses chronic traffic congestion and safety concerns in west Hawaii caused by population growth, including high accident rates where the two highways merge.

  • Aligns with the Department of Transportation's stated priorities of safety and preservation projects.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Making An Appropriation For Highway Widening.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2021
Transportation1/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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