HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A hearing will be held for several measures of statewide significance Tuesday.

The House Committee on Transportation will hear proposals related to electric bicycle safety, transportation-related revenue, and incentives for cleaner vehicles.

The committee will hear HB2021, a technical cleanup bill addressing issues identified in last year’s electric bicycle legislation, which was vetoed. The measure clarifies definitions, safety standards, and enforcement language to ensure workable implementation.

The committee will also consider three additional measures:

HB2195 addresses assessment and funding mechanisms tied to port head fees to ensure lawful and sustainable revenue collection.

HB2586 will modify the taxation structure for rental car companies, with revenue directed to support the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

HB2023 will establish a rebate program to help Hawaii residents purchase used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles, expanding access to cleaner transportation options.

The hearings will take place at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 10 at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Viewers can watch via livestream here.

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Hawaii is essentially shut down today as heavy rain and brutal winds hit the islands, causing thousands to lose power and raising concerns about dangerous flash flooding.

Gov. Josh Green announced on Sunday that all public schools, state offices, courthouses and the state legislature would be closed Monday. All University of Hawaii campuses are also closed.

Weather.com meteorologist Jennifer Gray says Hawaii is getting hit with a little bit of everything right now.

She explains that the combination of a stalled front and an area of low pressure west of the island chain is providing the fuel for these conditions.

“Winds could gust as high as 60-70 mph through Monday, and we could see flooding as well. Snowfall is also expected across the higher elevations on the Big Island where 10-16 inches of snow is possible.” Gray said.

In a news conference, the governor said one of his main concerns is the danger of high winds on roads, adding that landslides are a major worry.

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“We had one of our staff see a tree fall right on a power line right in front of her this morning, we just want to make sure everybody is very safe,” Green said Sunday.

A social media post from Hawaiian Electric showed crews working to repair downed power poles on Sunday.

Residents are being urged to stay off the roads today. Parks and camping areas have also been closed.

Flash flooding was already reported on Sunday.

“We’re looking at very intense rainfall rates, it’s not so much the amount of rain that comes down but how quickly it comes down as well,” said John Bravender with the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

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The governor also issued an emergency proclamation that mobilizes state resources for response efforts, including Hawaii’s National Guard. That proclamation is in effect at least through Wednesday.

Gray said conditions should begin to improve on Tuesday, however unsettled weather should last through mid week.