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SB 1118 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Summary
Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProhibits combustion engine mopeds (fossil fuel-dependent) in favor of electric alternatives, reducing fossil fuel dependence per energy policy indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits combustion engine mopeds for businesses, promoting electric alternatives to reduce emissions and pollution from transportation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits combustion mopeds, mandates electric alternatives, promoting sustainable transportation within vehicle regulations.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2025
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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to TCA, CPN/JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Karl Rhoads
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
13
P
Photo of Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
HI
9
Co
Photo of Joy San Buenaventura
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
HI
2