SB2079Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Vehicle Titles.
Introduced by Dru Kanuha, District 3
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
February 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended · February 3, 2026
4
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | 4 | Yes |
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Glenn Wakai | 15 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Absent |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to EIG, JDC.
The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2123) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-24-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
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