Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 485
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- CHANG (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 22, 2026, 12:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 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 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to TCA, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 254) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.