Measure Title: RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Report Title: Motor Vehicles; Unlicensed Drivers; Stops; Citations; Towing
Description: 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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:  HB886
Package: None
Current Referral: TRN, JHA
Introducer(s): ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
3/6/2025HReferred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 232) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/28/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/28/2025SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1017) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/21/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2/18/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-25 10:20AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/12/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/12/2025SReported from TCA/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 385) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/6/2025SThe committee(s) on TCA/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/23/2025SReferred to TCA/PSM, JDC.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB971 SD2

All Versions of this Measure

SB971_SD2 Link to SB971_SD2 .PDF file
SB971_SD1 Link to SB971_SD1 .PDF file
SB971 Link to SB971 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB971_SD1_SSCR385_ Link to committee report SB971_SD1_SSCR385_ .PDF file
SB971_SD2_SSCR1017_ Link to committee report SB971_SD2_SSCR1017_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB971_TESTIMONY_TCA-PSM_02-10-25_
SB971_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-21-25_

Hearing Notices

TCA/PSM
2/10/25 3:15P
CR 225 & Videoconference
JDC
2/21/25 10:20A
CR 016 & Videoconference