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HI HB307

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mahina Poepoe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue special license plates recognizing the island of Kahoolawe to Hawaii residents upon application and payment of fees

  • Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the January 4, 1976 landing by the "Kahoolawe 9" who initiated the movement to stop U.S. military bombing of the island

  • Directs fundraising fees from the special plates to the Kohe Mālamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoʻolawe Fund, with fee amounts determined by the Director of Finance in consultation with the fund's board

  • Allows the Director of Finance to revoke all special plates if fewer than 150 registered owners obtain them within three years of initial issuance

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

Legislative Description

Relating To Special Number Plates.

Special Number Plates

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/21/2025
Transportation and Culture and the Arts3/4/2025
Finance2/14/2025
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/3/2025
Culture & Arts1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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