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HB 57

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Perruso and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 57 addresses Department of Transportation matters; referred to transportation and finance committees but carried over to 2026 for further consideration.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 57

Legislative bill overview

HB 57 is a Hawaii bill relating to the Department of Transportation that was introduced in January 2025 and referred to both the Transportation (TRN) and Finance (FIN) committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 regular session without being enacted, suggesting it requires further deliberation or revision before proceeding.

Why is this important

Bills referred to both Transportation and Finance committees typically involve infrastructure spending or regulatory changes with budgetary implications. The carryover to 2026 indicates the legislature prioritized other measures or needs more time to develop consensus on this DOT-related proposal, which could affect Hawaii's transportation systems and public spending.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, making it unclear whether it proposes new spending, policy changes, or regulatory adjustments
  • Dual committee referral suggests potential disagreement between transportation policy priorities and fiscal constraints
  • Carryover to 2026 may indicate competing priorities within the legislature or stakeholder concerns that delayed passage

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

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