Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1521: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1521 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Angus McKelvey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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, WAM.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to TCA, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.