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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2026: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

In committee 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 2026 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Primary sponsor: Darius Kila (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 668-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

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Official summary

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

Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction, with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Adrian TamPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24

“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. Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 668-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
  2. Passed 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) Quinlan excused (1).
  3. The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Cochran, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3
  6. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  7. Pending introduction.

Sources

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