Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1510: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1510 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Act 012, 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with any cover or shield installed over the license plate. Amends the penalty for obstruction of a license plate. Allows state or county parking enforcement officers and persons authorized by a state or county law enforcement agency to issue citations for vehicles with a cover or shield obstructing the license plate. Repeals the requirement that a cover or shield be intended to alter or interfere with the visibility, legibility, or identification of a license plate by law enforcement or traffic enforcement systems. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 012, 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
- Act 012, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 823).
- Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 814).
- House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting no (2) and Representative(s) Evslin excused (1).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-14-26.
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 520) in amended form (SD 1).
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