All Roll Calls
Yes: 89 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 29912025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Sponsored By: Chris Lee (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Clarifies that persons whose driver's licenses have been revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses are required to undergo reexamination before the examiner of drivers may relicense the person. Requires a notice and order of administrative revocation to include certain information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Motor VehiclesOperating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an IntoxicantDriver's LicensesRevocationReactivationReexaminationTRN, JHA
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/30/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1477-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/30/2026HousePassed 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).
3/30/2026HouseThe committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Cochran, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/24/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/19/2026HousePass First Reading
3/12/2026HouseReferred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HouseReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/10/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 336) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026HouseReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3089) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/6/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SenateThe 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, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/4/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/24/2026SenateReported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2448) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
2/19/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
2/19/2026SenateThe committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
2/17/2026SenateThe committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SenateReferred to TRS, JDC.
1/30/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
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SB2991_HD1
SB2991_SD1
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