Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1644: RELATING TO 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 1644 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes that development of a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000 is a function of state government. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to develop a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000. Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the fixed guideway system to the respective county upon completion. Transfers functions of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Department of Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“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/EIG, WAM/JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced.