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HI SR146

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests counties to update vehicle registration plate designs and formats beginning January 1, 2025, to accommodate growing electric and hybrid vehicle sales.

  • Electric vehicle plates should display "Hawaii" on upper portion and "Aloha State" on lower portion with a colorful design reflecting the state's unique environment.

  • Hybrid vehicle plates should display "Hawaii" on upper portion and "hybrid vehicle" label while using the rainbow design featured on plates issued since 1991.

  • Gasoline-powered vehicle plates should display "Hawaii" on upper portion and "gas vehicle" label while using the rainbow design featured on plates issued since 1991.

  • Current electric vehicle plate scheme uses only four characters (three numbers and one letter) and will be exhausted in approximately five years at current sales rates.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Counties To Update The Design And Format Of Vehicle Registration Plates In Response To Growing Electric Vehicle And Hybrid Vehicle Sales.

Counties

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent.

5/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/15/2023

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