Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2079
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KANUHA (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the county Director of Finance to issue a temporary, three-year title to an applicant in cases where no prior title exists, the prior owner is unable to provide one, or the Director is otherwise not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle. Requires the applicant to provide a surety bond and certain documentation to the Director. Allows for a right of action against the surety bond and temporary title. Requires the temporary title to convert to a full title after three years unless a suit has been instituted against the temporary title.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Referred to EIG, JDC. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2123) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-24-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.