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HI HB2020

HI HB2020
Relating To Renewal Of Driver's Licenses.


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Introduced
01/26/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). (on 04/17/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2020&year=2026
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2020_SD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB2020_SD1_SSCR3694_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2020_SD1_SSCR3694_.pdf
HB2020_HD2_TESTIMONY_JDC_04-01-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2020_HD2_TESTIMONY_JDC_04-01-26_.PDF
Committee Report HB2020_HD2_SSCR3108_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2020_HD2_SSCR3108_.pdf
HB2020_HD2_TESTIMONY_TRS_03-17-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2020_HD2_TESTIMONY_TRS_03-17-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2020_HD2_.HTM
Committee Report HB2020_HD2_HSCR1174-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2020_HD2_HSCR1174-26_.pdf
HB2020_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-03-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2020_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-03-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2020_HD1_.HTM
Committee Report HB2020_HD1_HSCR665-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2020_HD1_HSCR665-26_.pdf
HB2020_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-19-26_ https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2020_TESTIMONY_TRN_02-19-26_.PDF
BillText https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2020_.HTM
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