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30th Legislature, 2019
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The Legislature has adjourned sine die for 2019.

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Chair

Lorraine R. Inouye
Senate District 4
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 210
phone: 808-586-7335
fax: 808-586-7339
seninouye@capitol.hawaii.gov

Vice Chair

Breene Harimoto
Senate District 16
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 215
phone: 808-586-6230
fax: 808-586-6231
senharimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

J. Kalani English	Kurt Fevella
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro

The purview of this committee includes those programs relating to air, water, and surface transportation, and transit-oriented development as it relates to transportation projects.

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TRS Measures Scheduled for Hearing (Current Notices)

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TRS Measures in 2019

Measure and Title
SB8 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
SB65 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB66 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB67 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB109 RELATING TO THE VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX.
SB110 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB111 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB116 RELATING TO VOTING.
HB65 HD1 RELATING TO UNATTENDED VEHICLES.
SB134 RELATING TO AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
SB151 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB158 RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMS.
SB167 RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL.
SB169 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
SB170 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB176 RELATING TO UNADJUDICATED TRAFFIC FINES.
SB205 RELATING TO PICKUP TRUCKS.
SB209 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB211 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
SB213 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB215 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
HB176 HD1 RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARD FORMS.
SB244 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB345 RELATING TO HIGHWAY PATROL.
HB253 HD2 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB360 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
SB361 RELATING TO SAFETY HELMETS.
SB386 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
SB406 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB408 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB428 RELATING TO THE METRIC SYSTEM.
SB437 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB446 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
HB305 HD1 RELATING TO CROSSWALKS.
SB505 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS.
SB506 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB544 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB563 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION TO REPLACE JERSEY BARRIERS FRONTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HARBORS DIVISION BUILDING ON SOUTH NIMITZ HIGHWAY.
SB578 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB580 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB581 RELATING TO LIABILITY.
SB603 RELATING TO THE VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX EXEMPTION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.
HB421 HD2 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB619 RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
SB620 RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
SB622 RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.
SB626 RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
SB658 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB659 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB668 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB732 RELATING TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
SB761 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB776 RELATING TO COASTAL HIGHWAYS.
SB872 RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
SB953 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
SB968 RELATING TO CARGO INSPECTIONS.
SB974 RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX.
SB1061 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1070 RELATING TO CONVICTIONS.
SB1076 RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
HB753 HD2 RELATING TO THE IGNITION INTERLOCK PROGRAM.
HB755 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SB1162 RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
SB1218 RELATING TO CAR REGISTRATION FEE EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS.
SB1278 RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SB1280 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1281 RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
SB1338 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1390 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1391 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
SB1452 RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
SB1478 RELATED TO PARKING.
SB1482 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMERCIAL HARBORS AUTHORITY.
SB1536 RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
HCR15 URGING UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AND THE HAWAII NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO INCREASE CANINE NARCOTIC CONTRABAND DETECTION TEAMS AT THE STATE'S PORTS OF ENTRY.
SCR22 URGING HAWAIIAN AIRLINES TO CEASE OUTSOURCING CALL CENTER OPERATIONS TO THE PHILIPPINES AND TO RETURN THESE OPERATIONS TO HAWAII.
SCR24 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE GENERAL ALBERT KUALI‘I BRICKWOOD LYMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SR17 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE GENERAL ALBERT KUALI‘I BRICKWOOD LYMAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SR18 URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES OR TECHNOLOGIES TO EASE THE PROCESS IN WHICH DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE RENEWED.
SCR26 URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES OR TECHNOLOGIES TO EASE THE PROCESS IN WHICH DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE RENEWED.
HCR45 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXTEND THE NO PARKING RESTRICTION ON ISENBERG STREET BETWEEN SOUTH KING STREET AND YOUNG STREET FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
HCR52 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CONTINUE EXPANSION OF THE RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE PROGRAM TO LILIHA AND PUUNUI.
HCR60 REQUESTING THE HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A HAWAII COMMERCIAL HARBORS AUTHORITY.
SCR59 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALA MOANA BOULEVARD AND KAMAKEE STREET.
HCR99 URGING THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES OR TECHNOLOGIES TO EASE THE PROCESS IN WHICH DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE RENEWED.
HCR100 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FUND OR PERFORM A STUDY ON ALL POSSIBLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND IN THE OTHER COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
HCR104 DESIGNATING KAILUA, OAHU, AS A VISION ZERO COMMUNITY WHERE NO LOSS OF LIFE OR SERIOUS INJURY ON ROADS IS ACCEPTABLE AND URGING GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT VISION ZERO POLICIES AND PLANNING.
SCR116 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONVENE A TASKFORCE TO REVIEW EXISTING LAWS RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO STRENGTHEN APPLICABLE LAWS.
SR86 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONVENE A TASKFORCE TO REVIEW EXISTING LAWS RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO STRENGTHEN APPLICABLE LAWS.
HCR147 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON UNIVERSAL PILOT BADGES FOR AIRPORTS IN THE STATE.
HCR138 URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CREATE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO PROPERTIES IN THE PUNA DISTRICT THAT WERE AFFECTED, BUT NOT DESTROYED, BY THE 2018 KILAUEA ERUPTION.
HCR162 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND APPROPRIATE PRIVATE ENTITIES TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALA MOANA BOULEVARD AND KAMAKEE STREET.
SR147 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALA MOANA BOULEVARD AND KAMAKEE STREET.
SCR191 REQUESTING THE EXTENSION OF KEAUNUI DRIVE TO RENTON ROAD IN EWA BEACH.
SR162 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AT THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SCR202 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AT THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SCR208 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH ANY OTHER STATE AGENCY WITH EXPERTISE IN TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN SCAN SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORK BEING IMPORTED INTO THE STATE.
SR167 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH ANY OTHER STATE AGENCY WITH EXPERTISE IN TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH, TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN SCAN SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORK BEING IMPORTED INTO THE STATE.
SR175 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON UNIVERSAL PILOT BADGES FOR AIRPORTS IN THE STATE.
SCR216 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON UNIVERSAL PILOT BADGES FOR AIRPORTS IN THE STATE.

Monday, July 15, 2019

Trouble in paradise: does Hawaii need a new airports authority? (Airport Technology)

Read the article on airport-technology.com.

Friday, June 14, 2019

MARITIME HEAVY WEATHER AND HURRICANE REQUEST TO REMAIN IN PORT GOES LIVE ON HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S WEBSITE

Vessels under 200 gross tons planning to stay in port during a heavy weather event are required to submit a mooring plan for approval by the Captain of the Port and HDOT.

Harbor officials suggest submitting the application as early as possible.

http://hidot.hawaii.gov/harbors/hurricane-preparedness/

Thursday, May 30, 2019

TSA advises allowing more time for screening at Hawaii airports this summer (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

Read the article on staradvertiser.com.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Airport to benefit from capital improvement funds (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

Read the article on hawaiitribune-herald.com.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Honolulu airport parking may reach capacity this summer (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)