Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3154: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3154 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act 038, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. (CD1)
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
- Act 038, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
- Act 038, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Iwamoto voting no (2) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 23-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 23-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
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