STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3266

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 2995

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 2995, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRIC FOOT SCOOTERS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish a separate framework for the specific regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. The newly established regulations address such matters as: allowable riders, required safety equipment, safe operation, and speed limit.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; City and County of Honolulu, Department of Transportation Services; Skip Transport, Inc.; and Ulupono Initiative.

Your Committee finds that electric foot scooters and other micromobility options have enormous potential to reduce transportation costs, traffic congestion, dependence on fossil fuels, and pollutants and harmful emissions. Your Committee further finds that given the increased frequency with which these scooters are being utilized, it is necessary to specifically regulate these vehicles. This measure establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2995, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair