All Roll Calls
Yes: 155 • No: 8
HawaiiSB 11172025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Sponsored By: Chris Lee (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Prohibits 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)
Department of TransportationRebateElectric Mobility Device SubaccountElectric Mobility Device Rebate ProgramElectric MotorcyclesReportsAppropriationTRS, WAM
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
III Richards
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/8/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 1
House vote • 3/27/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 9 • No: 1
House vote • 3/14/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 44 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 23 • No: 2
Senate vote • 2/12/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/30/2025
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Re-Referred to TRS, WAM.
4/17/2026SenateReceived notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
4/2/2026SenateHouse Conferee(s) discharged.
4/1/2026HouseSenate Conferee(s) discharged.
3/20/2026SenateReceived notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
3/20/2026HouseCarried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Conference 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.
4/25/2025SenateConference 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 scheduled for 04-22-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/21/2025SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Aquino Co-Chair; Kanuha, Fevella.
4/16/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).
4/16/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
4/15/2025SenateHouse Conferees Appointed: Kila, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Muraoka.
4/14/2025HouseReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 672).
4/10/2025SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2025SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).
4/10/2025HousePassed 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.
4/8/2025HouseReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2019) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
4/4/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25.
4/4/2025House
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB1117_HD1
SB1117_HD2
SB1117_SD1
SB1117_SD2
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