Issue · Transportation

Transportation (Vehicle Registration)

Every transportation bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
22
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Karl Rhoads
100% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
7
5 support · 2 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving vehicle registration in Hawaii

Legislators moving vehicle registration in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads Senate · District 13
D
Strong +
100% 4
Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang Senate · District 9
D
Strong +
100% 4
Brandon Elefante
Brandon Elefante Senate · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 3
Chris Lee
Chris Lee Senate · District 25
D
Strong +
100% 3
Lorraine Inouye
Lorraine Inouye Senate · District 1
D
Strong +
100% 3
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 5
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
0% 3
Showing 11–20 of 22 bills

All transportation bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2038: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation.
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2558: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes an annual vehicle registration surcharge for vehicles having a hood height greater than 40 inches for deposit into the safe routes to school program special fund.
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 543: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $2,000 for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 95: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 95 creates new fines for drivers operating vehicles or mopeds without a valid current inspection certificate. This directly affects anyone driving a car, truck, or moped that requires a safety inspection. The key provision increases penalties for this specific violation, adding additional fines beyond existing requirements. The bill does not change inspection requirements or vehicle safety standards, only the financial penalty for non-compliance. It is a straightforward policy change targeting a known enforcement gap in vehicle safety compliance.
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2355: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

SB 2355 requires the state Transportation Director to create rules enabling mobile safety inspections for passenger cars, allowing inspections to occur at various locations instead of only fixed stations. This directly affects passenger car owners by changing how vehicle safety checks are conducted. The key provision mandates the adoption of specific rules for mobile inspection services, focusing on practical implementation. The bill does not specify inspection frequency or costs, only establishing the framework for mobile inspections.
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2347: RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.

HB 2347 requires the state transportation agency to create rules enabling mobile vehicle safety inspections, meaning inspectors could conduct checks at locations like homes or businesses instead of requiring drivers to visit fixed inspection stations. This directly affects vehicle owners who currently need to schedule in-person inspections for safety compliance. The bill’s key provision is mandating the agency to adopt these mobile inspection rules, aiming to increase convenience and accessibility for drivers.
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1471: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Imposes an additional fee for a certificate of registration for motor vehicles, to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2033: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

PART I: Requires motor vehicles to have front number plate mounting brackets or devices and for sellers, licensed dealers, or owners to securely affix number plates to the vehicles. PART II: Amends the Traffic Code relating to street racing. PART III: Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Appropriates moneys. PART IV: Authorizes the installation of a school bus infraction detection system on the exterior of a school bus. Establishes strict liability and the process for issuing summons or citations for drivers shown by the system to be in violation of certain school bus laws. Clarifies the liability of drivers near a school bus that is actively monitored by a school bus infraction detection system. Appropriates moneys. PART V: Specifies that the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Safety Office shall administer the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program Special Fund and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. PART VI: Clarifies language relating to photo red light enforcement, automated speed enforcement, and penalty provisions. PART VII: Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections of passenger cars. Effective 7/1/3000; provided that part IV, except the rule-making directive and appropriation, effective 7/1/2028. (SD2)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 616: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law.
passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 2691: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.

Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Vehicle Rebate Program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of certain new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the Clean Vehicle Special Fund. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)
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