Bill > HB157

This bill addresses two main transportation-related matters: first, it requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to transfer the public roads in the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026, resolving a decades-long delay in road dedication caused by disagreements over transfer requirements. Second, the bill authorizes county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets, roadways, and highways throughout Hawaii, effectively expanding their jurisdiction to include federal, state, and county transportation infrastructure. The legislation aims to clarify road ownership responsibilities and provide consistent traffic law enforcement across different types of roadways. The bill's effective date is listed as July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder or typographical error, and the bill includes findings that explain the historical context of the road transfer issue in the Villages of Kapolei, noting that these roads were constructed by HHFDC in the 1990s but never formally transferred to the city.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2026