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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2027: 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 2027 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), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 548-26) 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.

Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Transportation, law enforcement officers, and other approved persons to impound vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more, under certain conditions. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (HD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
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. Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 548-26) 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 none excused (0).
  3. The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick.
  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM 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