HB 670: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-10
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the single greatest recent factor contributing to the increasing cost of living in Hawaii is the rising cost of transportation. Due to increasingly expensive fossil fuels and a lack of cheaper transit options, Hawaii residents pay among the highest costs to commute in the country. In January 2022, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that auto-related costs were an astonishing twenty-three per cent higher than the year before.
The legislature also finds that electric bicycles are significantly more cost effective for local families, better for the environment than gas-powered motor vehicles, and can effectively get many Hawaii residents to locations as conveniently as gas-powered motor vehicles. The current electric bicycle and moped rebate program, even with minimal promotion and low subsidy, has helped almost three hundred people access electric bikes since its inception. However, its reach has been limited by age restrictions and a lower rebate than other similar programs that does not afford access to many lower-income families.
In 2022, Denver's electric bike rebate program, which provided families with up to a $1,200 rebate, led to considerable cost savings for Denver families, helped reduce vehicular traffic on crowded roads, and ultimately replaced many trips by car with trips by bike. This meant twenty-two miles a week on average per user, collectively displacing one hundred thousand miles weekly. Ninety-six per cent of users surveyed said the availability of the rebate made the difference when deciding to buy an electric bike.
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Help reduce the cost of transportation, the cost of living, and traffic on Hawaii's roads by improving the existing electric bicycle and moped rebate program to further encourage the purchase and use of adaptive electric bicycles, electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and other electric mobility devices; and
(2) Update the definitions of "electric mobility device" and "electric bicycle" to align with federal and state policies and programs.
SECTION 2. Section 196-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding five new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
"Electric bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than seven hundred fifty watts that meets one or more of the following classes:
(1) Class 1: an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour;
(2) Class 2: an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour; or
(3) Class 3: an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour and equipped with a speedometer.
"Electric bicycle" does not include a high-speed electric device.
"Electric micro-mobility device" means a device weighing no more than seventy-five pounds that is fully or partially motorized and used for personal transportation, such as one-wheels and electric skateboards. "Electric micro mobility device" does not include electric bicycles or electric foot scooters.
"Electric mobility device" means an adaptive electric bicycle, electric bicycle, electric micro-mobility device, or electric mopeds.
"High-speed electric device" means a two-wheeled electric device with a motor exceeding seven hundred fifty watts and capable of speeds over twenty-eight miles per hour. "High-speed electric device" does not include a moped or motorcycle that can legally be operated on a road or street, as provided by law."
SECTION 3. Section 196-7.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§196-7.8[]]
Electric [bicycle and
electric moped] mobility
device rebate program; third-party administrator; special fund. (a)
The department of transportation shall administer a rebate program that
incentivizes the purchase of new electric [bicycles and new electric mopeds]
mobility devices and may contract with a third-party administrator
pursuant to subsection [(i)] (j) to operate and manage the rebate
program.
(b) Each eligible purchase
of a new electric [bicycle or new electric moped] mobility device
shall receive a rebate of [either twenty per cent of the retail cost or
$500, whichever amount is lower;] $ ;
provided that no individual shall receive more than [$500] $
in total rebates each fiscal year[.] unless also qualifying
for the additional assistance rebate pursuant to subsection (i), in which case no
individual shall receive more than $
in total rebates each fiscal year. No
non-profit organization shall receive more than $
in total rebates each fiscal year.
(c) The department of transportation shall not
issue more than [$700,000] $
in total rebates under this section each fiscal year; provided that the
electric [bicycle and electric moped] mobility device subaccount
within the highway development special fund pursuant to section 264-122(d)
contains sufficient funds to pay the rebates.
The department of transportation shall not be liable to pay any refund
if sufficient funds are unavailable. The
department of transportation shall allow valid claims filed by eligible
applicants for whom sufficient funds may not be immediately available to
receive a rebate as funds may be available in a subsequent year.
(d) The department of transportation shall:
(1) Prepare any forms that may be necessary for an applicant to claim a rebate pursuant to this section; and
(2) Require each applicant to furnish
reasonable information to ascertain the validity of the claim, including but
not limited to [the signature of the buyer and individual responsible for
the sale on behalf of a retail store at the time of sale,] a copy of valid
government issued photo identification of the buyer at the time of the sale,
receipt of purchase, name and address of the retail store, verification of
eligibility, and any other documentation necessary to demonstrate the
legitimate purchase of a new electric [bicycle or new electric moped.] mobility
device.
(e) This section shall apply to new:
(1) Electric bicycles [capable of speeds
of no more than twenty-eight miles per hour; and];
(2) Electric mopeds[,];
(3) Adaptive electric bicycles; and
(4) Electric micro-mobility devices,
purchased at a retail store after July 1, 2022.
(f) Applicants shall submit an application to the
department of transportation within twelve months of the date of purchase to
claim a rebate from the electric [bicycle and electric moped] mobility
device rebate program. Failure to
apply within twelve months of the date of purchase shall constitute a waiver of
the right to claim the rebate.
(g) Nothing in this section shall alter taxes due on the original purchase. Any rebate received pursuant to this section shall not be considered income for the purposes of state or county taxes.
(h) In administering the electric mobility device rebate program, the department of transportation shall provide rebates to:
(2) Non-profit organizations who are registered in the State who purchase one or more new electric mobility devices.
[(h)]
(i) In administering the electric
[bicycle and electric moped] mobility device rebate program, the
department of transportation shall provide [rebates] an assistance rebate in addition to the rebate in subsection
(b). The additional assistance rebate
shall be $ or the
full retail amount, whichever amount is lower, to persons [eighteen]
fifteen years or older who:
(1) Are eligible for:
(A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
(B) The free and reduced price lunch program;
(C) Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended; or
(D) Similar low-income assistance programs identified by the department of transportation;
(2) Do not own a registered motor vehicle
with four or more wheels, as demonstrated by an affidavit signed by the
applicant at the time of sale of the new electric [bicycle or electric
moped,] mobility device, which may be audited by the department of
transportation; or
(3) Are enrolled in school, community college, or university.
[(i)]
(j) The department of
transportation may contract with a third-party administrator to operate and
manage the electric [bicycle and electric moped] mobility device
rebate program. The third-party
administrator shall not be deemed to be a ["governmental body"]
government body as defined in section 103D-104; provided that all moneys
transferred to the third-party administrator shall have been appropriated by
the legislature or shall be from moneys provided by the federal government or
private funding sources. [The
third-party administrator shall not expend more than ten per cent of the
amounts appropriated for the rebate program, or any other reasonable percentage
determined by the department of transportation, for administration of the
electric bicycle and electric moped rebate program.]
(k) The third-party administrator may pay rebates to each rebate applicant from moneys transferred pursuant to subsection (j) from the electric mobility device subaccount within the highway development special fund.
(l) Any modification or alteration to an electric bicycle or electric micro-mobility device after purchase from the manufacturer that affects its classification, performance, or compliance with the specifications shall result in the disqualification of the rebate and the recipient shall repay the full rebate amount to the department of transportation. The department of transportation shall establish a process for verification and enforcement, including but not limited to inspections, reporting requirements, and penalties for noncompliance.
(m) The department of transportation shall provide an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session that shall detail the rebates provided by zip code, amount received, and type of rebate."
SECTION 4. Section 264-122, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) There is established within the highway
development special fund an electric [bicycle and electric moped] mobility
device subaccount. The department
shall expend moneys in the subaccount for the purposes of funding the electric
[bicycle and electric moped] mobility device rebate program
established pursuant to section 196-7.8."
SECTION 5. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to be deposited into the electric mobility device subaccount in the highway development special fund.
SECTION 6. There is appropriated out of the electric mobility device subaccount in the highway development special fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the electric mobility device rebate program.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 7. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Department of Transportation; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Appropriation
Description:
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
670 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the single greatest recent factor contributing to the increasing cost of living in Hawaii is the rising cost of transportation. Due to increasingly expensive fossil fuels and a lack of cheaper transit options, Hawaii residents pay among the highest costs to commute in the country. In January 2022, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that auto-related costs were an astonishing twenty-three per cent higher than the year before.
The legislature also finds that electric bicycles are significantly more cost effective for local families, better for the environment than gas-powered motor vehicles, and can effectively get many Hawaii residents to locations as conveniently as gas-powered motor vehicles. The current electric bicycle and moped rebate program, even with minimal promotion and low subsidy, has helped almost three hundred people access electric bikes since its inception. However, its reach has been limited by age restrictions and a lower rebate than other similar programs that does not afford access to many lower-income families.
In 2022, Denver's electric bike rebate program, which provided families with up to a $1,200 rebate, led to considerable cost savings for Denver families, helped reduce vehicular traffic on crowded roads, and ultimately replaced many trips by car with trips by bike. This meant twenty-two miles a week on average per user, collectively displacing one hundred thousand miles weekly. Ninety-six per cent of users surveyed said the availability of the rebate made the difference when deciding to buy an electric bike.
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Help reduce the cost of transportation, the cost of living, and traffic on Hawaii's roads by improving the existing electric bicycle and moped rebate program to further encourage the purchase and use of adaptive electric bicycles, electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and other electric mobility devices; and
(2) Update the definitions of "electric mobility device" and "electric bicycle" to align with federal and state policies and programs.
SECTION 2. Section 196-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding four new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
""Adaptive electric bicycle" means any bicycle that is modified to fit the needs of an individual rider who is unable to use a standard electric bicycle.
"Electric bicycle" means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of seven hundred fifty watts or less that meets the requirements of one of the following three classes:
(1) Class 1 electric bicycle, which is an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour;
(2) Class 2 electric bicycle, which is an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour; or
(3) Class 3 electric bicycle, which is an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour.
"Electric micro-mobility device" means any ground transportation device, such as a standing scooter, skateboard, board riding on a single or double wheels, or similar device, that is powered either exclusively by electricity from a battery charged from an external source, or by electricity from a battery charged from an external source in addition to human power, which is designed to transport a single person, with a range no less than twelve miles and maximum speed of twenty-eight miles per hour, on which a person may reasonably commute to and from regular destinations.
"Electric mobility device" means an adaptive electric bicycle, electric bicycle, electric micro-mobility device, or electric mopeds."
SECTION 3. Section 196-7.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§196-7.8[]]
Electric [bicycle and
electric moped] mobility
device rebate program; third-party administrator; special fund. (a)
The department of transportation shall administer a rebate program that
incentivizes the purchase of new electric [bicycles and new electric mopeds]
mobility devices and may contract with a third-party administrator
pursuant to subsection [(i)] (k) to operate and manage the rebate
program.
(b) Each eligible purchase
of a new electric bicycle [or new], electric moped, adaptive
electric bicycle, or electric micro-mobility device shall receive a rebate
of [either twenty per cent of the retail cost or $500, whichever amount is
lower;] $750; provided that no individual shall receive more than [$500]
$750 in total rebates each fiscal year[.] unless also qualifying
for the additional assistance rebate pursuant to subsection (j), in which case no
individual shall receive more than $1,500 in total rebates each fiscal
year. No non-profit organization shall
receive more than $10,000 in total rebates each fiscal year.
(c) The department of transportation shall not
issue more than [$700,000] $2,000,000 in total rebates under this
section each fiscal year; provided that the electric [bicycle and electric
moped] mobility device subaccount within the highway development
special fund pursuant to section 264-122(d) contains
sufficient funds to pay the rebates. The
department of transportation shall not be liable to pay any refund if
sufficient funds are unavailable. The
department of transportation shall allow valid claims filed by eligible
applicants for whom sufficient funds may not be immediately available to
receive a rebate as funds may be available in a subsequent year.
(d) The department of transportation shall:
(1) Prepare any forms that may be necessary for an applicant to claim a rebate pursuant to this section; and
(2) Require each applicant to furnish
reasonable information to ascertain the validity of the claim, including but
not limited to [the signature of the buyer and individual responsible for
the sale on behalf of a retail store at the time of sale,] a copy of valid
government issued photo identification of the buyer at the time of the sale,
receipt of purchase, name and address of the retail store, verification of
eligibility, and any other documentation necessary to demonstrate the
legitimate purchase of a new electric [bicycle or new electric moped.] mobility
device.
(e) The department of transportation may establish a retailer application and portal to provide rebates directly at the point of sale to expedite the rebate process.
[(e)]
(f) This section shall apply to
new:
(1) Electric bicycles [capable of speeds
of no more than twenty-eight miles per hour; and];
(2) Electric mopeds[,];
(3) Adaptive electric bicycles; and
(4) Electric micro-mobility devices,
purchased at a retail store after July 1, 2022.
[(f)]
(g) Applicants shall submit an
application to the department of transportation within twelve months of the
date of purchase to claim a rebate from the electric [bicycle and electric
moped] mobility device rebate program. Failure to apply within twelve months of the
date of purchase shall constitute a waiver of the right to claim the rebate.
[(g)]
(h) Nothing in this section shall
alter taxes due on the original purchase.
Any rebate received pursuant to this section shall not be considered
income for the purposes of state or county taxes.
(i) In administering the electric mobility device rebate program, the department of transportation shall provide rebates to:
(2) Non-profit organizations who are registered in the State who purchase one or more new qualifying electric bicycles, electric mopeds, or electric micro-mobility devices.
[(h)]
(j) In administering the electric
[bicycle and electric moped] mobility device rebate program, the
department of transportation shall provide [rebates] an assistance rebate in addition to the rebate in subsection
(b). The additional assistance rebate
shall be $750 or the full retail amount, whichever amount is lower,
to persons [eighteen] fifteen years or older who:
(1) Are eligible for:
(A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;
(B) The free and reduced price lunch program;
(C) Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended; or
(D) Similar low-income assistance programs identified by the department of transportation;
(2) Do not own a registered motor vehicle
with four or more wheels, as demonstrated by an affidavit signed by the
applicant at the time of sale of the new electric bicycle [or],
electric moped, adaptive electric bicycle, or electric micro-mobility
device, which may be audited by the department of transportation; or
(3) Are enrolled in school, community college, or university.
[(i)]
(k) The department of
transportation may contract with a third-party administrator to operate and
manage the electric [bicycle and electric moped] mobility device
rebate program. The third-party
administrator may pay rebates to each rebate applicant from moneys transferred
pursuant to subsection (k) from the electric mobility device subaccount within
the highway development special fund.
The third-party administrator shall not be deemed to be a
"governmental body" as defined in section 103D-104; provided that all
moneys transferred to the third-party administrator shall have been
appropriated by the legislature or shall be from moneys provided by the federal
government or private funding sources.
The third-party administrator shall not expend more than ten per cent of
the amounts appropriated for the rebate program, or any other reasonable
percentage determined by the department of transportation, for administration,
promotion, and reporting of the electric [bicycle and electric moped]
mobility device rebate program.
(l) The department of transportation shall provide an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session that shall detail the rebates provided by zip code, amount received, and type of rebate."
SECTION 4. Section 264-122, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d)
There is established within the highway development special fund an electric
[bicycle and electric moped] mobility device subaccount. The department shall expend moneys in the
subaccount for the purposes of funding the electric [bicycle and electric
moped] mobility device rebate program established pursuant to
section 196-7.8."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program
Description:
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 386) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Grandinetti, Cochran, Evslin, Kitagawa, La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pierick. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 02-06-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Feb 6, 2025 | The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Transportation |
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This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Transportation | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Department of Transportation | *** Support | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Bicycling League | ** Support | |
| Hawai‘i Bicycling League | *** Support | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization | ** Support | |
| Ulupono Initiative | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 386
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 670
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred H.B. No. 670 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Amend the existing Electric Bicycle and Moped Rebate Program to further encourage the purchase and use of adaptive electric bicycles, electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and other electric mobility devices; and
(2) Update the definitions of "electric mobility device" and "electric bicycle" to align with federal and state policies and programs.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Transportation; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice; Hawaiʻi Bicycling League; and Ulupono Initiative.
Your Committee finds that electric bicycles, electric mopeds, and other electric mobility devices offer a more affordable, environmentally friendly alternative to gas-powered vehicles. Your Committee believes that enhancing the electric mobility device rebate program by increasing the rebate amount and expanding eligibility will further alleviate transportation costs and foster the adoption of more sustainable transportation options for residents.
While your Committee acknowledges the good faith intent of this measure, your Committee realizes that this measure will require significant funding during a time of uncertainty of federal funds and its impact on the State's budget. Your Committee, however, believes that there is merit in advancing this measure to continue the discussion.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Amending the definitions of "electric bicycle" and "electric micro-mobility device";
(2) Amending the class 3 classification of an electric bicycle by requiring it to be equipped with a speedometer;
(3) Defining "high-speed electric device";
(4) Changing all dollar amounts to unspecified amounts;
(5) Deleting language that would have authorized the Department of Transportation to establish a retailer application portal and to provide rebates directly at the point of sale;
(6) Repealing language that prohibited a third-party administrator from expending a ten percent of the amounts appropriated for the rebate program for administration, promotion, and reporting of the rebate program;
(7) Specifying that any modification or alteration to an electric bicycle or electric micro-mobility device after purchase will result in the disqualification of the rebate and requiring the recipient to repay the rebate received;
(8) Requiring the Department of Transportation to establish a process to verify and enforce if a modification or alteration was made after purchase;
(9) Appropriating unspecified amounts into and out of the Electric Mobility Subaccount in the Highway Development Special Fund;
(10) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(11) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to take into consideration the suggested amendments made by the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice in their testimony.
Your Committee also respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider the following amounts:
(1) $750 for an initial rebate under the program and an additional assistance rebate of $750, under certain circumstances;
(2) $1,500 in total amount of rebates an individual can receive in each fiscal year;
(3) $10,000 in total amount of rebates a non-profit organization can receive in each fiscal year;
(4) $2,000,000 in total rebates the Department of Transportation can issue in each fiscal year; and
(5) $500,000 for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and $700,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 out of the Electric Mobility Subaccount in the Highway Development Special Fund for the rebate program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 670, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 670, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation,
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Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Transportation
Bill Author
