RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify exact circumstances under which HDOT must construct an emergency egress route.

Emergency Egress Route Planning for Makakilo

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify alternative roadways as emergency egress routes in Makakilo, plan and construct an emergency route if necessary, and report findings to the legislature. It also sets aside funds for this project.

What This Bill Does

• Requires HDOT to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that can be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo.
• If no suitable roadway is found, HDOT must plan and construct an emergency egress route under certain circumstances.
• HDOT needs to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature before a specific date.
• Sets aside money from state funds for planning, design, and construction of an emergency egress route in Makakilo.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Hawaii Department of Transportation
• Residents of Makakilo

Terms To Know

Emergency Egress Route

A road or path that allows people to leave an area safely during emergencies.

Appropriation

Money set aside by the government for a specific purpose, in this case, building emergency exit routes.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how much money will be appropriated.
• It is unclear when HDOT will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
• The exact circumstances under which HDOT must build an emergency egress route are not detailed in the summary.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
HDOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation ($)
Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys.

Current Bill Text

HB1910

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1910

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to the Department of Transportation
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
1.
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(a)
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The department of transportation shall identify any roadways other than
Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo;
provided that if the department of transportation is unable to identify an
emergency egress route, the department of transportation shall plan for,
design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo.

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(b)
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The department of transportation shall submit
a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed
legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of
2027.

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SECTION
2.
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $
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or so much thereof as may be
necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the planning, design, and construction
of an emergency egress route in Makakilo pursuant to this Act.

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The sum
appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the
purposes of this Act.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

HDOT;
Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation

Description:

Requires
the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than
Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo.
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Requires the Department to plan for, design,
and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain
circumstances.
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Appropriates moneys.

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not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.