SB 2079

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 24, 2026.

Vehicle Title; Surety Bond; Director of Finance; Ownership.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2079
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee EIG, JDC
Senate failed 2026-02-24
Summary

Requires the county Director of Finance to issue a temporary, three-year title to an applicant in cases where no prior title exists, the prior owner is unable to provide one, or the Director is otherwise not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle. Requires the applicant to provide a surety bond and certain documentation to the Director. Allows for a right of action against the surety bond and temporary title. Requires the temporary title to convert to a full title after three years unless a suit has been instituted against the temporary title.

Sponsor
Dru Mamo Kanuha
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-24 Status failed
2026-02-24 Latest Action The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
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