Relating To Transportation.
State of HawaiiHawaiiProhibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor-driven vehicle". Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 27, 2025
- 623 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 1117 · EngrossedFeb 27
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Bill details
- Last action
- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. · Apr 17, 2026
- Pending committee
- Transportation
Sponsors
CLChris LeeSenator · Democrat · SD-025Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 17, 2026Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.Senate
Apr 2, 2026Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).Senate
Apr 1, 2026House Conferee(s) discharged.House
Mar 20, 2026Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).House
Mar 20, 2026Senate Conferee(s) discharged.Senate
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Apr 25, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.Senate
Apr 25, 2025Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411.House
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Apr 25, 2025Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411.House
Apr 25, 2025Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.House
Apr 25, 2025Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329.House
Apr 24, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 329.Senate
Apr 23, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.Senate
Apr 22, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.Senate
Apr 21, 2025Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.Senate
Apr 16, 2025Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).House
Apr 16, 2025Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Aquino Co-Chair; Kanuha, Fevella.Senate
Apr 15, 2025Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).Senate
Apr 14, 2025House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Muraoka.House
Apr 10, 2025Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).House
Apr 10, 2025Senate disagrees with House amendments.Senate
Apr 10, 2025Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 672).Senate
Apr 8, 2025Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.House
Apr 4, 2025Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25.House
Apr 4, 2025Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2019) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.House
Mar 27, 2025The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 13 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Alcos, Ward.House
Mar 24, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 20, 2025Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).House
Mar 20, 2025Reported from CPC/JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1382), recommending referral to FIN.House
Mar 18, 2025The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.House
Mar 18, 2025The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Tam, Pierick.House
Mar 14, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC/JHA on Tuesday, 03-18-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 14, 2025Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4).House
Mar 14, 2025Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1236) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC/JHA.House
Mar 13, 2025The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Evslin, Kitagawa, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, La Chica, Pierick.House
Mar 11, 2025Bill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 11, 2025The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-13-25.House
Mar 7, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-11-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 4, 2025Referred to TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18House
Feb 28, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Feb 27, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 30) in amended form (SD 2).House
Feb 27, 2025Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Inouye, McKelvey, Moriwaki. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 19, 202548 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25.Senate
Feb 19, 2025Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 705) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 12, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 10, 2025The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 7, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate
Feb 7, 2025Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 107) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate
Jan 30, 2025The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Jan 27, 2025The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 23, 2025Referred to TCA, WAM.Senate
Jan 21, 2025Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 17, 2025Introduced.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 12, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 30, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Department of Transportation
- Rebate
- Electric Mobility Device Subaccount
- Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program
- Electric Motorcycles
- Reports
- Appropriation ($)
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