HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Rep. Darius K. Kila, Chair

Rep. Tyson K. Miyake, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Elle Cochran

Rep. Trish La Chica

Rep. Luke A. Evslin

Rep. Christopher L. Muraoka

Rep. Tina Nakada Grandinetti

Rep. Elijah Pierick

Rep. Lisa Kitagawa

 

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

TIME:

8:00 a.m.

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 430

State Capitol

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A G E N D A

 

HB 2021

Status

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles.  Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations.  Beginning 12/31/2026, 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.  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 term "motor-driven cycle" with the term "motor scooter".

 

TRN, JHA

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Darius Kila

Chair