HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. Darius K. Kila, Chair |
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Rep. Tyson K. Miyake, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Elle Cochran |
Rep. Trish La Chica |
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Rep. Luke A. Evslin |
Rep. Christopher L. Muraoka |
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Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti |
Rep. Elijah Pierick |
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Rep. Lisa Kitagawa |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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8:30 am |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and county police departments to impound or cause to tow vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more after verifying the vehicle's registration status. Allows the owner of an impounded or towed vehicle to recover the vehicle under certain conditions. Exempts an owner of an impounded or towed vehicle from liability for any towing or storage charges if the vehicle was improperly impounded or towed. Allows the owner of an impounded or towed vehicle to recover the vehicle without payment upon presenting the vehicle's current registration to the towing company. Requires a towing company to allow a vehicle owner to enter the vehicle to obtain the vehicle's current registration. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. Effective 8/1/2027. (SD1)
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RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. Requires applicants for driver's license renewal who have received a moving violation within the previous five years to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written road safety examination. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD2)
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RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PORT PILOTAGE. Clarifies the consulting role and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' development and implementation of port pilot licensure standards, requirements, and criteria. Repeals Port Allen from the list of designated pilotage waters. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES. Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Requires federal, state, and county firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and law enforcement officers to maintain proof that they have successfully completed an agency approved or other state approved training on authorized emergency vehicles. Amends the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" to include disaster response and recovery vehicles and Department of Health vehicles. (SD1)
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of $12,000,000 as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.
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________________________________________ Rep. Darius Kila Chair |
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