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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
05/08/2026
05/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals renewing their driver's licenses in Hawaii to complete an educational course if they have received a moving violation or traffic infraction within the past five years, which includes watching a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and passing a written examination testing their knowledge of traffic signs, rules of the road, and other safety regulations. Additionally, the Department of Transportation is authorized to randomly select applicants for renewal to take a written examination on traffic laws and road safety as a condition of renewal. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation report its findings and recommendations regarding these new educational requirements and the potential implementation of random testing to the Legislature by a specific date.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Last Action
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). (on 04/17/2026)
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