Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1295: RELATING TO SHIPPING CONTAINER LICENSING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1295 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SHIPPING CONTAINER LICENSING. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation the container licensing program to mitigate the influx of illegal contraband into the State. Imposes a nominal licensing fee of $1 per container. Subjects all containers entering the State to inspections and authorizes the seizure of contraband.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TCA/PSM, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.