Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1231: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1231 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Trish La Chica (Democratic), David Alcos (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2025): Act 212, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establish a safe routes to school program vehicle registration surcharge on certain motor vehicle registrations to be imposed and collected no later than 12/31/2025. Prohibits the use of facial recognition software in the operation of any photo red light imaging detector systems or automated speed enforcement systems. Clarifies the citations and summons procedures for the Automated Speed Enforcement Detector Systems Program. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 212, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
- Act 212, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Pierick, Souza voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.
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