Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2498: RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2498 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS. Primary sponsor: Glenn Wakai (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.