Relating To Audible Vehicle Reverse Warning Systems.
State of HawaiiHawaiiProhibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2025
- 618 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 312 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
- Pending committee
- Finance
Sponsors
KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
CFCarol FukunagaSenator · Democrat · SD-011Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
DKDonna KimSenator · Democrat · SD-014Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
Bill history
Newest first.
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 18, 2025Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).House
Mar 18, 2025Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1304) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.House
Mar 11, 2025The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.House
Mar 7, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-11-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 6, 2025Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 131).House
Show 12 earlier actions
Mar 4, 2025Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 2025One Day Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Feb 28, 2025Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1025) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate
Feb 20, 2025The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.Senate
Feb 18, 2025The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-20-25 10:01AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 11, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.Senate
Feb 11, 2025Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 253) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.Senate
Feb 4, 2025The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Jan 31, 2025The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 21, 2025Referred to TCA, JDC.Senate
Jan 15, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 14, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Judiciary: Passed, UnamendedFeb 20, 2025 · Senate · 3 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, UnamendedFeb 4, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Audible Reverse Warning Systems
- Broadband Sound
- Exemptions
- Report
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