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Hawaii SenateHB 2021

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Passed 3–1Close

What it does: 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. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

A yes vote recommended passing HB 2021, which regulates electric bicycles and other high-speed electric devices, with amendments setting a placeholder March 22, 2075 effective date and making technical edits. (AI-written)

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The tally

Yes 3 · No 1 · Not voting 1

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats301
Republicans010

Most Democrats voted yes.

The full roll (5)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.