Transportation (Driver Licensing)

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates vehicle surcharge funding Safe Routes to School program, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1482: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.

Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non-domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows non-domiciled applicants without citizenship proof to obtain commercial driver's licenses, providing immigrant services per federal regulations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends licensing to comply with federal safety regulations (FMCSA), enhancing transportation safety standards under DOT oversight for commercial drivers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 868: RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a one-year School Bus Driver Certification Subsidy Pilot Program within the Department of Education for the 20252026 school year. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for a school bus driver certification pilot program, directly funding an education-related initiative through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school bus driver certification subsidy, directly supporting K-12 transportation access and safety through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school bus driver certification to enhance safety standards in school transportation, directly supporting vehicle regulation and safety within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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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)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits license plate flipping devices to prevent evasion of traffic violations, enhancing vehicle regulation safety and enforcement standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 346: RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.

SB 346 lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving while under the influence from 0.08% to 0.05%. This change directly affects drivers operating vehicles, making it illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.05% or higher. The key provision reduces the threshold where drivers can be charged with a DUI offense, shifting the legal standard to a stricter level. The bill represents a concrete policy change to the state's traffic safety laws without specifying additional enforcement measures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill lowers BAC limit for DUI from 0.08% to 0.05%, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 2392: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Specifies that operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver is a misdemeanor for a first offense, or any offense not preceded within a ten-year period. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a person convicted of a misdemeanor operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant offense. Upgrades the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver to a class C felony under certain conditions. Specifies and imposes additional sentencing and probation requirements for a class C felony offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver. Prohibits a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for persons convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates DUI to class C felony, increasing penalties for intoxicated driving, aligning with stricter sentencing (oppose indicator)95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety by increasing penalties for DUI, directly enhancing vehicle regulation and road safety standards within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Sentencing Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2696: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Beginning with the 2030 model year, requires new passenger vehicles to be equipped with passive intelligent speed assistance systems. Beginning 7/1/2030: makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligence speed assistance system a misdemeanor; requires the Department of Transportation to select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of active intelligent speed assistance systems; and allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems for new vehicles to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1207: RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates motor vehicle insurance compliance, enforcing vehicle regulation and financial responsibility to enhance transportation safety under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 288: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for school bus alternatives and CDL training, directly funding public education transportation services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for school transportation infrastructure (alternative vehicles, CDL licensure), directly supporting educational access and student mobility to schools.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds for alternative vehicles and CDL licensure, directly supporting school transportation infrastructure and safety under DOT/DOE oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Transportation Student Health Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 96: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class C felony for damaging traffic cameras, expanding criminalization beyond typical traffic violations. Directly increases criminal penalties for non-violent property damage.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes traffic cameras for citation enforcement, enhancing traffic safety compliance. Directly strengthens traffic code enforcement under transportation safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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