Bill > SB217

This bill authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate existing state highways as toll roads and impose charges for their use, with a specific focus on a portion of Hana Highway between mile markers 32 and 40. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from these toll charges, ensuring that the exemption does not interfere with the road's maintenance and use. The department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the legislature before the 2026 regular session. The bill adds a new part to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 264 regarding toll roads and toll charges, giving the Director of Transportation the power to create toll roads and establish associated fees. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department create rules to implement these new toll road provisions and requires the revisor of statutes to assign appropriate section numbers when codifying the new sections. The act will take effect immediately upon approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2025