Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1481
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to TCA, JDC. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
The 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. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 259) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. - Feb 11, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. - Feb 21, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 26, 2025 · Senate
The committee on JDC deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.