Hawaii HB 2021 — RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Hawaii, 2026. HB 2021: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

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Latest action

July 15, 2026 — Act 259, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).

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". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. 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 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an 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 scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1)

Sponsors

• KILA — primary sponsor
• ALCOS — primary sponsor
• CHUN — primary sponsor
• GARRETT — primary sponsor
• GEDEON — primary sponsor
• GRANDINETTI — primary sponsor
• ILAGAN — primary sponsor
• KUSCH — primary sponsor
• LA CHICA — primary sponsor
• LEE — primary sponsor
• M. — primary sponsor
• MARTEN — primary sponsor
• MATAYOSHI — primary sponsor
• MATSUMOTO — primary sponsor
• MIYAKE — primary sponsor
• OLDS — primary sponsor
• REYES ODA — primary sponsor
• SAYAMA — primary sponsor
• SHIMIZU — primary sponsor
• TAKAYAMA — primary sponsor
• TAKENOUCHI — primary sponsor
• TAM — primary sponsor
• TARNAS — primary sponsor
• WOODSON — primary sponsor

Bill text

HB2021_SD2 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

HB2021_CD1 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

HB2021_HD2 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

HB2021_SD1 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

HB2021_HD1 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

HB2021 Read version ↗ Read version ↗

Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. January 23, 2026Pending introduction.
2. January 26, 2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
3. January 28, 2026Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 3
4. February 6, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-10-26 8:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
5. February 10, 2026The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
6. February 13, 2026Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 265-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
7. February 13, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chun, Kong, Kusch excused (3).
8. February 24, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
9. February 26, 2026The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran.
10. March 6, 2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1175-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
11. March 6, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
12. March 10, 2026Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
13. March 12, 2026Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 344).
14. March 12, 2026Passed First Reading.
15. March 12, 2026Referred to TRS/EIG, JDC.
16. March 13, 2026The committee(s) on TRS/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
17. March 17, 2026The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
18. March 17, 2026The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
19. March 23, 2026Reported from TRS/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3130) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
20. March 23, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
21. March 25, 2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
22. April 1, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
23. April 9, 2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3692) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
24. April 9, 202648 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
25. April 14, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
26. April 14, 2026Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 652) in amended form (SD 2).
27. April 16, 2026House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
28. April 17, 2026Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
29. April 20, 2026House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Muraoka.
30. April 20, 2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
31. April 21, 2026Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Wakai, Rhoads Co-Chairs.
32. April 22, 2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 719).
33. April 22, 2026Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 9:30AM; CR 329.
34. April 24, 2026The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Tarnas, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
35. April 24, 2026The 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) Inouye, Wakai, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
36. April 28, 2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 10-26) as amended in (CD 1).
37. April 28, 2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.
38. April 28, 2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 10-26).
39. April 28, 202648 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26
40. April 30, 2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Garcia, Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
41. April 30, 2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none).
42. April 30, 2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).
43. May 1, 2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).
44. April 30, 2026Transmitted to Governor.
45. July 15, 2026Act 259, 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).
46. July 15, 2026Act 259, on 07/15/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).

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