SB3153Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Transportation.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special district zones within airports statewide. Adds a new HRS section to help prevent unauthorized access and enhance security. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Transportation: Passed, With Amendments · February 17, 2026
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Brandon Elefante | 16 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Absent |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Absent |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC.
Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2449) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
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