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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 3000, aims to increase penalties for individuals who violate Hawaii's laws concerning outdoor advertising, such as billboards. The legislature finds that illegal outdoor advertising, particularly when attached to utility poles, creates safety hazards by obstructing drivers' views and contributes to pollution and increased maintenance costs for public agencies. To address these issues and promote cleaner, safer public spaces, the bill amends existing law to raise the fines for violations from a minimum of $25 to $100 and a maximum of $500 to $1,000, while the maximum imprisonment remains at one month.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Lynn DeCoite (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Sharon Moriwaki (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2004&year=2026 |
| SB2004_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2004_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_.PDF |
| Committee Report SB2004_SD1_SSCR2109_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2004_SD1_SSCR2109_.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2004_SD1_.HTM |
| SB2004_TESTIMONY_CPN_01-29-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2004_TESTIMONY_CPN_01-29-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2004_.HTM |
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