Councilmember Tulba is the Chair of the Public Safety & Economy Committee and Vice Chair of the Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks. He also serves on the Budget; Energy, Environment & Sustainability; as well as International & Legal Affairs Committees.
Here are some bills and resolutions that our District 9 team is tracking:
Bill 22(26): Appropriates funds for the Executive Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 23(26): Appropriates funds for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 24(26): Authorizes the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes of the City and County of Honolulu in a maximum principal amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts of general obligation bonds appropriated in the capital budget ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 25(26): Sets the real property tax rates for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Bill 26(26): The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 27(26):The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 40 (2026): Temporarily entitles the owner of certain owner-occupied condominium units to a real property tax home exemption. Applies retroactively to the tax year beginning July 1, 2025, and thereafter.
Bill 41 (2026): Adds definitions for “Electric Bicycle,” “Class 1 Electric Bicycle,” Class 2 Electric Bicycle,” Class 3 Electric Bicycle, “Electric Micro-mobility Device, “High-speed Electric Device,” and “Electric Motorcycle.” Substitutes the term “electric bicycle” for the terms “bicycle with motor,” “motorized bicycles,” and similar terms. Substitutes the term “motor-driven cycle” for the term “motor scooter.” Regulates riding electric bicycles on sidewalks under certain circumstances. Prohibits on bikeways: (1) driving a vehicle, other than a bicycle, electric foot scooter, or electric micro-mobility device, with specified exceptions; and (2) operating mopeds or electric motorcycles. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Repeals as preempted: (1) certain safe driving requirements for the operation of electric bicycles on public streets, paths, or trails; and (2) helmet requirements for minor operating electric bicycles.
Bill 34 (2026) Amends the Flood Hazard Area Ordinance to update requirements and construction standards for consistency with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to remain eligible for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System, and for housekeeping purposes.
Resolution 26-138: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the land exchange agreement between the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, for the Varona Village / ʻEwa Drum Property Exchange, and approving a revised equalization payment.
RESOLUTION 26-129: Confirming the nomination of Krishna F. Jayaram to serve as the Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu.
Bill 41 (2026): Adds definitions for “Electric Bicycle,” “Class 1 Electric Bicycle,” Class 2 Electric Bicycle,” Class 3 Electric Bicycle, “Electric Micro-mobility Device, “High-speed Electric Device,” and “Electric Motorcycle.” Substitutes the term “electric bicycle” for the terms “bicycle with motor,” “motorized bicycles,” and similar terms. Substitutes the term “motor-driven cycle” for the term “motor scooter.” Regulates riding electric bicycles on sidewalks under certain circumstances. Prohibits on bikeways: (1) driving a vehicle, other than a bicycle, electric foot scooter, or electric micro-mobility device, with specified exceptions; and (2) operating mopeds or electric motorcycles. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Repeals as preempted: (1) certain safe driving requirements for the operation of electric bicycles on public streets, paths, or trails; and (2) helmet requirements for minor operating electric bicycles.
BILL 29 (2026): Amends the requirements for filing a claim for a continued RPT exemption for low-income rental housing
BILL 33 (2026): Establishes a special fund to be called the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund for the deposit of all revenues and proceeds generated by the DPR relating to the use of lands dedicated for park use or for park maintenance and recreation services, or otherwise earmarked for the restoration, operation, or maintenance of beaches and parks under the jurisdiction of the DPR, to be expended for DPR operations and parks maintenance and recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the DPR.
BILL 44 (2026): Specifies certain percentages of TAT revenues to be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund, the Honolulu Zoo Fund, and the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund.
BILL 45 (2026): Increases homeowner exemption from $140k to $160k
BILL 46 (2026): Increases the real property tax homeowner’s exemption amount for taxpayers 65 years of age or over
BILL 47 (2026): Reduces the vehicle weight tax rates for motor vehicles designed primarily for carrying passengers; trucks and noncommercial vehicles having a net weight of 6,500 pounds or less; and vehicles designed for carrying property or for purposes other than carrying passengers.
Councilmember Tulba is the Chair of the Public Safety & Economy Committee and Vice Chair of the Committee on Housing, Homelessness & Parks. He also serves on the Budget; Energy, Environment & Sustainability; as well as International & Legal Affairs Committees.
Here are some bills and resolutions that our District 9 team is tracking:
Bill 22(26): Appropriates funds for the Executive Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 23(26): Appropriates funds for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 24(26): Authorizes the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes of the City and County of Honolulu in a maximum principal amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts of general obligation bonds appropriated in the capital budget ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 25(26): Sets the real property tax rates for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Bill 26(26): The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 27(26):The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Bill 40 (2026): Temporarily entitles the owner of certain owner-occupied condominium units to a real property tax home exemption. Applies retroactively to the tax year beginning July 1, 2025, and thereafter.
Bill 41 (2026): Adds definitions for “Electric Bicycle,” “Class 1 Electric Bicycle,” Class 2 Electric Bicycle,” Class 3 Electric Bicycle, “Electric Micro-mobility Device, “High-speed Electric Device,” and “Electric Motorcycle.” Substitutes the term “electric bicycle” for the terms “bicycle with motor,” “motorized bicycles,” and similar terms. Substitutes the term “motor-driven cycle” for the term “motor scooter.” Regulates riding electric bicycles on sidewalks under certain circumstances. Prohibits on bikeways: (1) driving a vehicle, other than a bicycle, electric foot scooter, or electric micro-mobility device, with specified exceptions; and (2) operating mopeds or electric motorcycles. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Repeals as preempted: (1) certain safe driving requirements for the operation of electric bicycles on public streets, paths, or trails; and (2) helmet requirements for minor operating electric bicycles.
Bill 34 (2026) Amends the Flood Hazard Area Ordinance to update requirements and construction standards for consistency with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to remain eligible for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and the Community Rating System, and for housekeeping purposes.
Resolution 26-138: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the land exchange agreement between the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, for the Varona Village / ʻEwa Drum Property Exchange, and approving a revised equalization payment.
RESOLUTION 26-129: Confirming the nomination of Krishna F. Jayaram to serve as the Managing Director of the City and County of Honolulu.
Bill 41 (2026): Adds definitions for “Electric Bicycle,” “Class 1 Electric Bicycle,” Class 2 Electric Bicycle,” Class 3 Electric Bicycle, “Electric Micro-mobility Device, “High-speed Electric Device,” and “Electric Motorcycle.” Substitutes the term “electric bicycle” for the terms “bicycle with motor,” “motorized bicycles,” and similar terms. Substitutes the term “motor-driven cycle” for the term “motor scooter.” Regulates riding electric bicycles on sidewalks under certain circumstances. Prohibits on bikeways: (1) driving a vehicle, other than a bicycle, electric foot scooter, or electric micro-mobility device, with specified exceptions; and (2) operating mopeds or electric motorcycles. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Repeals as preempted: (1) certain safe driving requirements for the operation of electric bicycles on public streets, paths, or trails; and (2) helmet requirements for minor operating electric bicycles.
BILL 29 (2026): Amends the requirements for filing a claim for a continued RPT exemption for low-income rental housing
BILL 33 (2026): Establishes a special fund to be called the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund for the deposit of all revenues and proceeds generated by the DPR relating to the use of lands dedicated for park use or for park maintenance and recreation services, or otherwise earmarked for the restoration, operation, or maintenance of beaches and parks under the jurisdiction of the DPR, to be expended for DPR operations and parks maintenance and recreational facilities under the jurisdiction of the DPR.
BILL 44 (2026): Specifies certain percentages of TAT revenues to be deposited into the Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services Revolving Fund, the Honolulu Zoo Fund, and the Botanical Gardens and Urban Forestry Revolving Fund.
BILL 45 (2026): Increases homeowner exemption from $140k to $160k
BILL 46 (2026): Increases the real property tax homeowner’s exemption amount for taxpayers 65 years of age or over
BILL 47 (2026): Reduces the vehicle weight tax rates for motor vehicles designed primarily for carrying passengers; trucks and noncommercial vehicles having a net weight of 6,500 pounds or less; and vehicles designed for carrying property or for purposes other than carrying passengers.
Cover Photo:
We heard testimony and talked about current issues affecting communities across Honolulu during the July 16, 2026 Public Safety & Economy committee. Photo courtesy: Council Support Services / Justin Gerald Ocampo
Cover Photo:
We heard testimony and talked about current issues affecting communities across Honolulu during the July 16, 2026 Public Safety & Economy committee. Photo courtesy: Council Support Services / Justin Gerald Ocampo
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