Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1643: RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1643 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brenton Awa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to TCA, JDC.
- Introduced.