Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 96: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 96 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| 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 PSM/TRS, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to PSM/TCA, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.