The 2026 Hawai‘i Legislative Session will begin on Wednesday January 21st and is expected to conclude on May 8th. HBL will be tracking measures related to active transportation including walking, biking, rolling and public transit. The past year was one of the most violent on Hawai‘i roadways in approximately two decades. We are committed to being a vocal advocate for the safer streets that everyone deserves.
You can help us to amplify the voice for vulnerable road users by:
- Signing up to receive HBL advocacy alerts – We’ll share testimony drafts and key details about the bills we are tracking via these e-mail alerts during session.
- Registering with the Hawai‘i Legislature – This will allow you to quickly and easily submit testimony when a bill is scheduled for a hearing, create your own hearing notification alerts, and create a list of measures you are tracking.
- Visiting the Legislative Reference Bureau – Here you will find helpful tips and links to resources that can help you better understand the legislative process and the legislature’s website.
To keep you apprised of emerging and fast-moving developments at the legislature, we will be sharing regular advocacy updates and you can see these posts on our website. Once we have had a chance to see the bills that have been introduced, we’ll share a bill tracking sheet noting HBL priorities. Approximately 3,000 bills are introduced in any given year, perhaps a third or less will be scheduled for hearing, and approximately 250 will be enacted.
In addition to legislation, we’ll also be tracking candidates seeking (re)election and invite them to complete a survey where we will ask them for their specific stance on the safe and active transportation issues that matter to HBL members and followers.
Please contact Advocacy Director Eduardo Hernandez if you have any questions or need more information.