Bill > SB459

This bill modifies Section 76-16 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require that the Deputy Director of Highways in the Department of Transportation be subject to Senate advice and consent, which means the nominee must be reviewed and approved by the state Senate before officially taking the position. Specifically, the bill adds language to subsection (b)(16) of the existing law, which lists positions that are exempt from standard civil service recruitment procedures. By requiring Senate confirmation, the bill ensures additional legislative oversight for this key transportation leadership role. The change means that the Deputy Director of Highways will now join other high-level state appointees who must receive Senate approval, a process designed to provide scrutiny and validation of the governor's or department head's selection. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval, and it represents a small but significant modification to how transportation leadership positions are filled in Hawaii.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2026