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HawaiiHB 9582025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Sponsored By: Darius K. Kila (Democratic)
Vetoed
Summary
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter". (CD1)
Electric BicyclesElectric Micro Mobility DevicesRegulationElectric Mobility DevicesHigh-Speed Electric DeviceElectric MotorcyclesTCA/CPN, JDC
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Andrew Takuya Garrett
Democratic • House
Daniel Holt
Democratic • House
LAMOSAO
Affiliation unavailable
Mike Lee
Democratic • House
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
M.
Affiliation unavailable
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 2
House vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/21/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Vetoed on 07/03/2025 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1401).
7/3/2025SenateVetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1401).
7/3/2025HouseNotice of Intent to veto dated 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
6/6/2025SenateNotice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
6/6/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads . 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa. 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
4/30/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329.
4/25/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
4/25/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Tarnas, Grandinetti, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lamosao.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 215) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 215).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/24/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/23/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/22/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-22-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/21/2025SenateBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 9:00AM in conference room 329.
4/17/2025House
Bill Text
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