Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 143: RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 143 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. Primary sponsor: Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the island of Kahoolawe.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary 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 WLA, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Re-Referred to TCA, WAM.
- Referred to TCA/EIG, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.