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HI HB101
Bill
Status
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "bicycle" in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291C-1 to include electric-powered bicycles in addition to human-powered bicycles.
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Establishes that electric bicycles must have an electric motor producing less than 750 watts and be capable of a maximum speed of less than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface.
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Specifies that bicycles allowed on public transportation buses must have wheel bases not longer than 44 inches, tires not wider than 2.3 inches, wheel diameters of 20 inches or larger, and total weight not exceeding 55 pounds.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Transportation; Electric Bicycle; Bicycle
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, McKelvey excused (3).
2/18/2011