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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2020: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Passed both chambers Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 2020 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Tina GrandinettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Jackson SayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse21
Jenna TakenouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
  2. House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
  3. Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 19; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 6 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, DeCorte, Fevella, McKelvey, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  4. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 651) in amended form (SD 1).
  5. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3694) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
  6. 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
  7. The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
  8. The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
  9. Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3108) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
  10. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
  11. The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  12. The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source