SB 1219

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2026.

PUC; DOT; Motor Carrier Law; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-1219
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRS, CPN/WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-01-21
Infrastructure / Utilities Tax / Budget / Appropriations Transportation
Summary

Transfers the jurisdiction of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Transfers the jurisdiction of the Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2027.

Sponsor
Glenn Wakai
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-21 Status in_committee
2026-01-21 Latest Action Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM.
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