Transportation (Driver Licensing)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1285: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes tiered license revocation for impaired driving, directly enhancing highway safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces vehicle safety inspections and registration compliance, enhancing traffic safety through mandatory towing of violations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 2395: RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free lunch or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for free student bus passes for low-income households, directly funding a public service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free bus passes for eligible students (via free/reduced lunch), removing financial barriers to school access with appropriated funds.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAppropriates funds to establish free bus passes for eligible students, expanding access to school transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Student Health Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1208: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to DOT for automated speed enforcement program, directly funding a state initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds automated speed enforcement systems to improve road safety, directly advancing transportation safety infrastructure through appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2154: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

HB 2154 establishes a framework for using intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology, which alerts drivers when exceeding speed limits, specifically targeting habitual speeders. It directly affects drivers with repeated speeding violations by requiring their vehicles to integrate this technology. The bill mandates that the state agency implement this framework and submit a detailed report to the Legislature on its effectiveness and costs. This is a policy change focused on traffic safety technology adoption, not on new penalties or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImplements ISA tech for habitual speeders to enhance traffic safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per bill's framework and mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 1692: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Part I: Requires drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning signals to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed and make a lane change if possible and safe to do so or come to a complete stop if necessary. Part II: Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions related to the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to sixteen years of age. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates drivers to slow and change lanes for stationary vehicles, directly enhancing road safety and preventing secondary collisions per traffic safety focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 2667: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRestricts towing vehicles in left lane to enhance traffic safety, aligning with safety enhancement indicators in transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Traffic Safety

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 2091: RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.

Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates funds to establish recruitment programs for school bus drivers, ensuring transportation access critical for K-12 student attendance and school operations, directly supporting educational access infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds school bus driver recruitment program, supporting transportation safety and operations within vehicle regulation scope80% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 886: RELATING TO TRAFFIC.

Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces safety by requiring licensed driver or towing for unlicensed operators, preventing immediate vehicle reoperation during traffic stops.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1481: RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.

Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates motorcycle safety training for permits, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per DOT requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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