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SB 1483

RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1483 modifies Hawaii's highway revenue bond program to adjust infrastructure financing mechanisms, passed committee with amendments and awaits fiscal review.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1483

Legislative bill overview

SB 1483 modifies Hawaii's highway revenue bond program, adjusting the mechanisms by which the state finances highway infrastructure projects through bonded debt. The bill passed the Transportation and Communications Committee with amendments and has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Highway revenue bonds are a primary tool for funding major transportation infrastructure without requiring immediate legislative appropriations. Changes to bonding authority and procedures directly affect Hawaii's ability to maintain, repair, and expand its road network—critical infrastructure for an island state dependent on vehicle transportation and commerce.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Without access to the specific amendments (SD 1), the bill's effect on state debt levels, bond issuance limits, or long-term fiscal obligations remains unclear
  • Public transparency concerns: The bill's carryover status and committee-level amendments suggest potential substantive changes that may warrant continued public input
  • Revenue mechanism details: Questions about how bond revenues will be collected, distributed among islands, and prioritized for projects across the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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