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HI HB2034
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darius Kila
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AI Summary
- Establishes a one-year pilot program through the Department of Transportation to provide fully subsidized public transit passes for all DOT employees, with passes integrated into employee badges
- Appropriates $150,000 from general revenues and an additional $150,000 from the state highway fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the pilot program
- Addresses Hawaii's transportation emissions, noting ground transportation accounts for 38% of transportation emissions statewide, with light-duty vehicles responsible for 85% of those emissions
- Requires DOT to coordinate with each county's transportation agency and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by 20 days before the 2027 regular session
- Responds to 2024 focus group findings showing 54% of state employees would use public transit if passes were fully subsidized, and 48% would walk, bike, or scooter with financial incentives
Legislative Description
Relating To Transportation.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Public Employment2/10/2026
Transportation1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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