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HI HB1163

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that commercial driver's license applicants be domiciled in Hawaii as defined by federal regulations

  • Requires applicants to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency as specified in federal regulations (49 CFR section 383.71, as amended October 14, 2021)

  • Allows Hawaii to issue limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner's permits and non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to applicants who cannot provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency

  • Aligns state commercial driver's licensing requirements with current Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations

  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Commercial Drivers Licensing.

Department of Transportation

Last Action

The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/10/2026
Finance2/14/2025
Transportation1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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