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Measure Title: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Report Title: Traffic Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver
Description: 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)
Companion:  HB1708
Package: None
Current Referral: TRN, JHA
Introducer(s): ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/30/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
3/30/2026HReported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1476-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/24/2026HThe committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Grandinetti, Cochran; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/19/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 226) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3074) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/12/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/12/2026SReported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2223) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/3/2026SThe committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Lee, C.; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.
1/28/2026SThe committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to TRS, JDC.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/16/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2392_HD1 Link to SB2392_HD1 .PDF file
SB2392_SD2 Link to SB2392_SD2 .PDF file
SB2392_SD1 Link to SB2392_SD1 .PDF file
SB2392 Link to SB2392 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2392_SD1_SSCR2223_ Link to committee report SB2392_SD1_SSCR2223_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2392_SD2_SSCR3074_ Link to committee report SB2392_SD2_SSCR3074_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2392_HD1_HSCR1476-26_ Link to committee report SB2392_HD1_HSCR1476-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2392_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-03-26_
SB2392_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-27-26_
SB2392_SD2_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-24-26_

Hearing Notices

TRS
2/03/26 3:00P
CR 229 & Videoconference
JDC
2/27/26 10:30A
CR 016 & Videoconference
TRN
3/24/26 9:00A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE