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signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2025

HB 228: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.

HB 228 prohibits the use of devices that flip license plates (like rotating plates) and blocks that obstruct license plates (such as stickers or dirt). It directly affects drivers who might use these devices or cover their plates. The bill establishes minimum fines of $50 and maximum fines of $250 for violations. This law aims to improve license plate visibility for traffic safety and law enforcement.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits obstructive license plate devices to enhance visibility and traffic safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D) Jenna Takenouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1009: RELATING TO PARKING.

Establishes a state reserved parking space enforcement fine for the unauthorized use of parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities or electric vehicles. Deposits fifty percent of all fines into the general fund and fifty percent of all fines into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Specifies that a fine shall not be imposed on a person who parks in a space designated and marked as reserved for electric vehicles if the electric vehicle charging system is visibly inoperable or broken. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 50% of parking fines to general fund (state budget) and Safe Routes program, creating new revenue stream for state spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates 50% of parking fines to Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund, directly supporting K-12 educational access and safe student transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates 50% of parking fines to Safe Routes to School Program, a transportation infrastructure initiative, directly funding transportation safety and accessibility.95% confidence
Troy Hashimoto (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1413: RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2025

HB 732: RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS.

Increases the valuation of development that determines the necessity of a special management area minor permit to $750,000, under certain conditions, and a special management area use permit to $750,000, with both $750,000 valuation thresholds to be adjusted every five years for inflation. (CD1)
Luke Evslin (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1452: RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT.

SB 1452 updates Hawaii's Chapter 329 (Uniform Controlled Substance Act) to align with recent federal changes required under state law. It directly affects Hawaii's legal framework for regulating controlled substances, ensuring state law matches federal classifications without adding new restrictions. The bill makes technical updates to state statutes to maintain consistency with the federal Controlled Substances Act, impacting law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals subject to substance control laws in Hawaii. This is a procedural alignment bill, not a policy change creating new regulations.
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1367: RELATING TO INSTALLMENT LOANS.

Clarifies chapter 480J, HRS, regulating installment lenders. Replaces the term "consumer loan" with the defined term "installment loan" for consistency throughout the installment loan chapter. Requires loan maintenance fees to be prorated daily. Allows lenders to charge a convenience fee. Requires paper receipts only for in-person or cash payments and removes consumer names from receipts. Repeals the requirement for lenders to wait three days after a consumer fully repays a loan before issuing a new installment loan. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1)
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1377: RELATING TO VETERANS CEMETERIES.

Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans' Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (CD1)
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes Veterans Cemeteries Board to provide guidance/support for state cemeteries, ensuring compliance with VA standards - directly strengthens state-level veteran services.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 344: RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

SB 344 requires all skateboard users under 18 years old to wear a helmet when operating a skateboard on public property, such as parks, sidewalks, or streets. This bill directly affects minors who skateboard in public spaces, aiming to reduce head injuries from falls or collisions. The key provision is a mandatory helmet requirement for this age group, with no exemptions specified in the abstract. Note: While the bill title references "highway safety," the actual requirement applies broadly to public property, not specifically highways.
Karl Rhoads (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 1048: RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.

Amends Act 205, SLH 2024, to clarify standards and safeguards in online crowdfunding, including creating separate registration, reporting, and fee requirements that are specific to platform charities and charitable fundraising platforms. Extends the effective date of Act 205 to July 1, 2026. (CD1)
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2025

HB 226: RELATING TO WINDSHIELD TINTING.

Prohibits a person from installing, mounting, adhering, affixing, or using any sun screening device in conjunction with the glazing material of a motor vehicle with mirrored or high reflective finishes that produce a red, yellow, amber, or blue appearances from the exterior. Requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles with applied tint to fully roll down their windows when stopped by a law enforcement officer at a traffic stop, with certain exceptions. Clarifies the light transmittance levels on sun screening devices used in conjunction with glazing material for front side windows and wing windows. Exempts rear windows, including rear windshields on certain vehicles, and side windows to the rear of the driver on sedans from sun screening device requirements. Increases the minimum and maximum fines for violating sun screening device requirements. Specifies that failure of an installer to issue a required certificate to be a violation of sun screening device requirements. Makes the absence of the required certificate in a vehicle prima facie evidence that an installer is noncompliant with the law. (CD1)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates vehicle window tinting to enhance traffic safety during stops, aligning with transportation safety standards for motor vehicles.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Andrew Garrett (D) Tyson Miyake (D) Darius Kila (D) Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
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