SB3029 Senate Bill

Passed

2026-03-06

Relating To Community Development.

Requires a county with a population of no greater than three hundred thousand, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires the Hawaii Community Authority to select the county for the pilot program. Authorizes the county to consult with the Department of Health. Requires the county to submit an initial proposal to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Bill Details

State

Hawaii

Session

2026 Regular Session

Chamber

Senate

Committee

Finance

Official Source

www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...

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Action History

2026-03-30 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).

2026-03-30 H Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1560-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

2026-03-27 H The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, Cochran; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick.

2026-03-24 H Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 03-27-26 10:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

2026-03-24 H The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-27-26 at 10:30 AM.

2026-03-19 H Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

2026-03-10 H Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 16

2026-03-10 H Pass First Reading

2026-03-06 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 98) in amended form (SD 1).

2026-03-06 S Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.

2026-03-05 S One Day Notice 03-06-26.

2026-03-05 S Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2742) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.

2026-03-03 S The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

2026-02-25 S The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

2026-02-23 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

2026-02-20 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2026-02-20 S Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2609) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

2026-02-18 S The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.

2026-02-13 S The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

2026-01-30 S Referred to WLA, WAM.

2026-01-26 S Passed First Reading.

2026-01-23 S Introduced.

Votes

2026-02-18 Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 0

2026-03-03 Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended Yea: 12 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-01-30 S Water, Land, and Agriculture

2026-02-20 S Ways and Means

2026-03-10 H Transportation

2026-03-30 H Finance

Bill Text Versions

2026-01-24 Introduced

2026-02-19 Amended

2026-03-27 Amended

Subjects

HCDA Counties Summer Streets Pilot Program Report Appropriation ($) DOH