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SB 1199

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii SB 1199 addresses unspecified transportation services; currently under committee review with fiscal and policy impacts pending disclosure of actual bill language.

Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 1199

Legislative bill overview

SB 1199 is a Hawaii transportation services bill currently in committee review, sponsored by Senators Glenn Wakai and Dru Kanuha. The bill has been carried over from the 2025 session to the 2026 regular session and is now under consideration by the Transportation and Stranded Issues (TRS) and Education (EDU) committees, along with Ways and Means (WAM).

Why is this important

Transportation policy directly affects Hawaii's residents' ability to access employment, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Given Hawaii's geographic isolation and reliance on inter-island and intra-island transit systems, transportation service legislation can significantly impact cost of living, environmental sustainability, and social equity.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope unclear - Without the bill's specific language, it's difficult to assess whether it addresses funding, regulatory changes, service expansion, or operational modifications that may create budgetary pressures
  • Inter-island equity - Transportation changes may affect neighbor islands differently than Honolulu, raising fairness and accessibility concerns
  • Fiscal impact - Changes to transportation services typically carry budget implications that WAM review will scrutinize

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

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