Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB821

Introduced
1/23/25  

Caption

Relating To Transportation.

Impact

Should HB 821 be enacted, it will have significant implications for how transportation projects are managed within Hawaii. By transferring this responsibility from local government to state authorities, the bill aims to ensure that projects like the Makakilo Drive extension can proceed with unified oversight. The transition will involve the transfer of all relevant appropriations, contracts, and property related to the project to the Department of Transportation, thus making it part of the state’s broader infrastructure development plans.

Summary

House Bill 821 focuses on transportation, specifically requiring the City and County of Honolulu to transfer its authority to the State to construct an extension from Makakilo Drive to Kualakai Parkway. This legislative move seeks to centralize the decision-making process about this infrastructure project at the state level, thereby streamlining construction efforts and enhancing coordination between various agencies involved in transportation.

Contention

The bill may face scrutiny regarding local control over transportation projects, as it effectively diminishes the role of the City and County of Honolulu in this specific domain. Proponents of the bill argue that state oversight can lead to more efficient project execution and better alignment with broader state transportation strategies. However, critics might express concerns about the loss of local input and the ability of residents to influence decisions affecting their communities. These tensions between state and local governance structures form a critical aspect of the debate surrounding HB 821.

Companion Bills

HI HB821

Carry Over Relating To Transportation.

Previously Filed As

HI HB821

Relating To Transportation.

HI SB1667

Relating To Transportation.

HI HB667

Relating To Transportation.

HI SB599

Relating To Transportation.

HI SB1521

Relating To Transportation.

HI SB1208

Relating To Transportation.

HI HB697

Relating To Transportation.

HI HB1161

Relating To Transportation.

HI HB1260

Relating To Transportation.

HI SB1666

Relating To Transportation.

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