Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1486: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1486 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3).
- Referred to TCA, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.