Hawaii SB3234: Relating to Traffic Safety.

What the bill says

A bill foran act relating to traffic safety.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii experienced its deadliest year on the roads since 2007, with one hundred twenty-nine traffic fatalities in 2025, which is a staggering thirty-two per cent increase from the previous year. The fatalities included forty motor vehicle occupants, thirty-nine motorcycle and motor scooter riders, and thirty-eight pedestrians, with over ninety per cent of these crashes attributed to risky behaviors such as speeding and impairment. The legislature further finds that among the lives lost was 19-year-old Tehya Mahelona, who was walking to her job in Nanakuli when she was fatally struck in a chain-reaction crash caused by speeding. A devoted sister and aspiring pilot, Tehya was known for her independence, compassion, and commitment to helping others - qualities that defined her as a role model in her family and community. Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to direct and appropriate funds for the Department of Transportation to 2026-2457 SB3234 GDI SMA.docx RiiiiiiiiBiHniiiiiiiNaiiiiiiiiii Page 2 S.B. NO. s" H.D. CD. install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. SECTION 2. This Act shall be in honor of Tehya Mahelona. SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the safe routes to school program special fund established pursuant to section 291C-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, …

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Sponsors

• Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Karl Rhoads (D, 13)
• Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
• Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
• Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
• Glenn Wakai (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. July 15, 2026: Act 262, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).
2. July 15, 2026: Act 262, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 115-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Representative(s) La Chica. (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB3234?

SB3234 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Traffic Safety.

What does SB3234 do?

In its own words: A bill foran act relating to traffic safety.

What is the status of SB3234?

Signed into law as of July 15, 2026. Latest action: Act 262, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365). (July 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3234?

Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB3234?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3234&year=2026