Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 454
RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 21, 2026, 4:08 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 7, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to CPN/TCA, WAM. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN/TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from CPN/TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 510) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.