Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1479: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1479 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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/EDU, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TCA/EDU, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.