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Measure Title: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Report Title: Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties
Description: 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)
Companion:  HB2026
Package: None
Current Referral: TRN, JHA
Introducer(s): ELEFANTE
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
5/7/2026SEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/6/2026HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/5/2026HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
5/1/2026SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
5/1/2026HDeferred one day 05-06-26.
4/29/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
4/29/2026HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 40-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
4/29/2026SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 40-26).
4/28/2026HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Poepoe, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/28/2026SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Rhoads, Lee, C.; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/27/2026HBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 10:20AM in conference room 329.
4/27/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 839).
4/24/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Kila, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Muraoka.
4/21/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
4/21/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lee, C..
4/16/2026HReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026SSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 687).
4/14/2026HPassed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
4/9/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
4/9/2026HReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2030-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
3/31/2026HThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama, Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Sayama.
3/25/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-31-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/19/2026HPassed 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 none excused (0).
3/19/2026HReported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1234-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/17/2026HThe committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Muraoka; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM 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. 279) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026SOne Day Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3083) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/24/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/11/2026SReported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2202) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/5/2026SThe committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to TRS, JDC.
1/26/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2667_HD2 Link to SB2667_HD2 .PDF file
SB2667_CD1 Link to SB2667_CD1 .PDF file
SB2667_SD1 Link to SB2667_SD1 .PDF file
SB2667_HD1 Link to SB2667_HD1 .PDF file
SB2667 Link to SB2667 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2667_SD1_SSCR2202_ Link to committee report SB2667_SD1_SSCR2202_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2667_SD1_SSCR3083_ Link to committee report SB2667_SD1_SSCR3083_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2667_HD1_HSCR1234-26_ Link to committee report SB2667_HD1_HSCR1234-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2667_HD2_HSCR2030-26_ Link to committee report SB2667_HD2_HSCR2030-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2667_CD1_CCR40-26_ Link to committee report SB2667_CD1_CCR40-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2667_TESTIMONY_TRS_02-05-26_
SB2667_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-03-26_
SB2667_SD1_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-17-26_
SB2667_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-31-26_

Hearing Notices

TRS
2/05/26 3:01P
CR 229 & Videoconference
JDC
3/03/26 10:15A
CR 016 & Videoconference
TRN
3/17/26 9:30A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
JHA
3/31/26 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CONF
4/28/26 10:20A
329