Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB717 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 717 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to transportation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 717
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to transportation.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. Section 286-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the definition of "motorcycle" to read as follows: ""Motorcycle" means: (1) Every motor vehicle that has a handlebar and seating that requires the operator to straddle or sit astride on it and is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excludes a farm tractor and a moped; or (2) Every motor vehicle that has a steering wheel or handlebar and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride on it, [and] is designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground, and is called an autocycle, which is certified by the manufacturer to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as of the date of manufacture." SECTION 2. Section 286-81, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) A safety helmet shall not be required for any person who operates or rides as a passenger on a motorcycle or motor scooter; provided that the motorcycle or motor scooter: (1) Has three wheels; (2) Is powered by an electric motor; (3) Has a partial or full body enclosed cab; and (4) Has a seat belt assembly or a child restraint system for the driver and passenger; and the operator and passenger uses the seat belt or child restraint system pursuant to sections 291-11.5 and 291-11.6." SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Section 286-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the definition of "motorcycle" to read as follows:
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51	51	""Motorcycle" means:
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53	53	(1) Every motor vehicle that has a handlebar and seating that requires the operator to straddle or sit astride on it and is designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excludes a farm tractor and a moped; or
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55	55	(2) Every motor vehicle that has a steering wheel or handlebar and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride on it, [and] is designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground, and is called an autocycle, which is certified by the manufacturer to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards as of the date of manufacture."
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57	57	SECTION 2. Section 286-81, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
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59	59	"(c) A safety helmet shall not be required for any person who operates or rides as a passenger on a motorcycle or motor scooter; provided that the motorcycle or motor scooter:
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61	61	(1) Has three wheels;
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65	65	(3) Has a partial or full body enclosed cab; and
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67	67	(4) Has a seat belt assembly or a child restraint system for the driver and passenger;
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69	69	and the operator and passenger uses the seat belt or child restraint system pursuant to sections 291-11.5 and 291-11.6."
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71	71	SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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73	73	SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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107	107	Report Title: Transportation; Electric Powered Vehicles; Three Wheels; Autocycles Description: Includes autocycles equipped with handlebars in the definition of motorcycle in the Hawaii Safety Act. Exempts motorcycles and motor scooters with partially enclosed cabs from the safety helmet requirement. 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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115	115	Transportation; Electric Powered Vehicles; Three Wheels; Autocycles
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121	121	Includes autocycles equipped with handlebars in the definition of motorcycle in the Hawaii Safety Act. Exempts motorcycles and motor scooters with partially enclosed cabs from the safety helmet requirement.
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129	129	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.