Bill > HB531

This bill authorizes the creation of special number plates to recognize the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, allowing registered vehicle owners in Hawaii to obtain a unique license plate design. The bill requires the director of finance to work with various county authorities and the cancer center to develop a plate design that includes words or images identifying the center, while ensuring the design meets specific criteria such as being similar in size to standard plates and not obstructing visibility. The special plates will have additional fees beyond standard registration costs, with a portion of these fees being deposited into a separate county budget account for the cancer center. To ensure ongoing support, the bill stipulates that if fewer than 150 vehicle owners obtain these special plates within three years, all such plates may be revoked. The bill also establishes strict guidelines for the plate design, prohibiting plates that could infringe on trademarks, contain obscene or degrading content, advertise products, promote religious beliefs, or express prejudicial philosophies. The special number plates would be an optional alternative to standard state license plates, with the intent of raising awareness and potentially generating funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2026