Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 17, 2026.
DOTAX; Counties; Public Transportation Systems; Fare-Free Access; Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Environmental Response_ Energy_ and Food Security Tax.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-17 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-17 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |