Measure Title: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Report Title: Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Device Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Motorcycles; Reports; Appropriation ($)
Description: 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)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): LEE, C., Richards
Act:

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4/25/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225.
4/25/2025HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:30PM in Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:00PM in Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 12:30PM in Conference Room 329.
4/25/2025HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 329.
4/24/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/23/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/22/2025SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/21/2025SConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 329.
4/16/2025HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).
4/16/2025SSenate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Aquino Co-Chair; Kanuha, Fevella.
4/15/2025SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
4/14/2025HHouse Conferees Appointed: Kila, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Muraoka.
4/10/2025HReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779).
4/10/2025SSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2025SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 672).
4/8/2025HPassed 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.
4/4/2025HForty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-08-25.
4/4/2025HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2019) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
3/27/2025HThe 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.
3/24/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 03-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/20/2025HReport 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).
3/20/2025HReported from CPC/JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1382), recommending referral to FIN.
3/18/2025HThe 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.
3/18/2025HThe 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.
3/14/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC/JHA on Tuesday, 03-18-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/14/2025HPassed 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).
3/14/2025HReported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1236) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC/JHA.
3/13/2025HThe 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.
3/11/2025HBill scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/11/2025HThe committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-13-25.
3/7/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-11-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/4/2025HReferred to TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 18
2/28/2025HPass First Reading
2/27/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 30) in amended form (SD 2).
2/27/2025SReport 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.
2/19/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25.
2/19/2025SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 705) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/12/2025SThe 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.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-12-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/7/2025SReported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 107) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
1/30/2025SThe 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.
1/27/2025SThe committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/23/2025SReferred to TCA, WAM.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

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SB1117 SD2 HD2

All Versions of this Measure

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Committee Reports

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SB1117_HD1_HSCR1236_ Link to committee report SB1117_HD1_HSCR1236_ .PDF file
SB1117_HD1_HSCR1382_ Link to committee report SB1117_HD1_HSCR1382_ .PDF file
SB1117_HD2_HSCR2019_ Link to committee report SB1117_HD2_HSCR2019_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB1117_TESTIMONY_TCA_01-30-25_
SB1117_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-12-25_
SB1117_SD2_TESTIMONY_TRN_03-11-25_
SB1117_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC-JHA_03-18-25_
SB1117_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-27-25_

Hearing Notices

TCA
1/30/25 3:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
2/12/25 10:01A
CR 211 & Videoconference
TRN
3/11/25 9:00A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
TRN
3/13/25 9:00A
430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPC/JHA
3/18/25 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
FIN
3/27/25 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CONF
4/22/25 10:30A
CR 329
CONF
4/23/25 10:30A
CR 329
CONF
4/24/25 10:30A
CR 329
CONF
4/25/25 9:30A
CR 329