RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.

Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Voted 12/8/2025View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

6 yea·0 nay

Lorraine Inouye
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Dru Kanuha
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Chris Lee
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Brandon Elefante
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Samantha DeCorte
State Senator · Republican · HI
Yea
Mike Lee
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea

Docket history

Action history

12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
2/26/2025The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
2/21/2025The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/11/2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/11/2025Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 259) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/4/2025The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
1/31/2025The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/27/2025Referred to TCA, JDC.
1/23/2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
1/21/2025Pending Introduction.