Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HCR154: Requesting the County of Hawai I to Expand the Hele-on Shared Ride Program to Serve the Entire Island of Hawai I, Including Rural and Underserved Areas Such as West Hawai I, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, and Puna.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H C. R. NO. THH~TY..THiRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 . HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I TO EXPAND THE HELE-ON SHARED RIDE PROGRAM TO SERVE THE ENTIRE ISLAND OF HAWAI'I, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS SUCH AS WEST HAWAI'I, NORTH KOHALA, SOUTH KOHALA, KA'U, AND PUNA. WHEREAS, reliable, affordable, and accessible transportation is a critical component of public infrastructure that enables residents to meet basic needs, maintain independence, and fully participate in their communities; and WHEREAS, individuals with disabilities, kupuna, and residents with chronic health conditions often rely on specialized or accessible transportation services to attend medical appointments, obtain prescriptions, access supportive services, and maintain their overall health and well-being; and WHEREAS, residents of rural and geographically isolated areas of the island of Hawai'i face disproportionate transportation barriers due to long travel distances, limited fixed-route bus service, and a lack of on-demand transportation options; and WHEREAS, these barriers are particularly acute in west Hawai'i, Ka'U, North Kohala, and South Kohala, where access to health care facilities, social services, and employment opportunities often requires long-distance travel; and WHEREAS, the County of Hawai'i Mass Transit Agency currently operates the Hele-On Shared Ride Program exclusively in east Hawai'i, offering subsidized, on-demand transportation services that are accessible to individuals who use mobility devices; and 2026-2305 HCR HMSO H.C.R. NO. ~ Page2 …
Sponsors
- Jeanne Kapela (D, 5) · primary sponsor
- Terez Amato (D, 11)
- Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
- Kim Iwamoto (D, 25)
- Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
- Lisa Marten (D, 51)
- Elijah Pierick (R, 39)
- Garner Shimizu (R, 32)
- Adrian Tam (D, 24)
- David Tarnas (D, 8)
Latest actions
- : Resolution adopted in final form.
- : Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 771).
- : Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- : One Day Notice 04-27-26.
- : Reported from EIG/TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3919) with recommendation of adoption.
- : The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- : The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 04-21-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- : The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.
- : The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 04-17-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- : The committee(s) on EIG/TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-16-26 3:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
Votes
- EIG: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 21, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- TRS: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 16, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 2, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- TRN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (March 31, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Counties
Common questions
- What is HCR154?
- HCR154 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting the County of Hawai I to Expand the Hele-on Shared Ride Program to Serve the Entire Island of Hawai I, Including Rural and Underserved Areas Such as West Hawai I, North Kohala, South Kohala, Ka, and Puna.
- What is the status of HCR154?
- Passed both chambers as of April 27, 2026. Latest action: Resolution adopted in final form. (April 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR154?
- Jeanne Kapela (D, 5), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR154?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2026
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