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HB 2566

RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Della Belatti and 13 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill HB 2566 modifies special license plate programs, advancing through committee with amendments pending Public Safety Committee review.

Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 39-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to PBS.
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Bill Summary · HB 2566

Legislative bill overview

HB 2566 relates to special license plates in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action summary provided. The bill has advanced through the Consumer Affairs and Economic Development Committee (CAA) with amendments and is currently under review by the Public Safety Committee (PBS).

Why is this important

Special license plate programs generate revenue for the state and support designated causes or organizations. Changes to these programs can affect funding streams, vehicle registration processes, and public identification of vehicle owners' affiliations or causes.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation – Unclear how fees from special plates would be distributed and which organizations or causes would benefit
  • Administrative burden – Adding new plate categories or modifying existing ones increases Department of Transportation workload and complexity
  • Equity concerns – Questions about whether certain groups or causes receive preferential treatment through plate availability or pricing structures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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