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SB 1094

RELATING TO VEHICLES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Rhoads and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii vehicle-related bill SB 1094 deferred multiple times in 2025, re-referred to transportation and judiciary committees for 2026 session review.

Re-Referred to TRS, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 1094

Legislative bill overview

SB 1094 is a Hawaii vehicle-related bill sponsored by Karl Rhoads and Joy San Buenaventura that has been under committee review since early 2025. The bill was deferred multiple times in the Transportation Committee (TCA) before being carried over to the 2026 session and re-referred to the Transportation and Revenue Services (TRS) and Judiciary (JDC) committees.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's specific text, the actual policy impact cannot be determined. However, Hawaii vehicle legislation typically affects vehicle registration, licensing, safety standards, emissions, or transportation infrastructure—issues that impact residents' mobility, costs, and environmental compliance across the islands.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of available details: The bill summary provided contains only procedural information; the substantive provisions remain unclear without the full text
  • Multiple committee referrals: Re-referral to both TRS and JDC suggests the bill may involve both transportation and legal/fiscal implications that lawmakers found complex enough to require additional scrutiny
  • Extended deferral timeline: The repeated deferrals in early 2025 indicate potential disagreement or the need for further development before committee consideration

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

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