Bill > SB1095

This bill addresses the regulations for special number plates in Hawaii by increasing the allowed size of decals from three inches wide by three inches high to four inches wide by four inches high. The legislature recognized that private organizations often seek to create special license plates to raise revenue for their causes, but the process of changing license plate laws can be burdensome for county agencies responsible for issuing plates. By expanding the decal size restrictions, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for organizations to create distinctive license plate designs without requiring extensive legal changes or causing procurement complications. The bill specifically amends Section 249-9.3 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, allowing the director of finance of Honolulu, in consultation with other county directors of finance, to establish design parameters for special number plate decals with the new, slightly larger size limit. This change will make it easier for organizations to create special number plates while reducing administrative burden on county agencies.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095&year=2025